boring things
[ˈbɔːrɪŋ θɪŋz]
noun phrase
coisas chatas; coisas entediantes
1. activities, tasks, or subjects that are dull, uninteresting, or fail to hold one's attention
Watching paint dry is one of those boring things that makes time feel endless.
Ver tinta secar é uma daquelas coisas chatas que fazem o tempo parecer infinito.
2. mundane or tedious matters that lack excitement or novelty
She finds all the boring things about office work, like filing and emails, to be draining.
Ela acha que todas as coisas chatas do trabalho de escritório, como arquivamento e e-mails, são desgastantes.
In Brazilian culture, people tend to be expressive about boredom and often use colorful language like 'que chata!' (how boring!) or 'que saco!' (what a drag!). In American English, 'boring things' is often dismissed casually with slang like 'that's a drag' or 'that's a snooze.' The concept is used frequently in both cultures when discussing necessary but unpleasant tasks like chores, administrative work, or academic subjects.
NYC Slang
boring stuff; drag; a real snooze
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