latão
1. A yellow alloy of copper and zinc
The doorknob is made of brass.
A maçaneta é feita de latão.
2. Brass instruments in an orchestra or band
The brass section played loudly during the concert.
A seção de metais tocou alto durante o concerto.
3. High-ranking military or government officials (informal)
The brass decided to cancel the meeting.
Os altos chefes decidiram cancelar a reunião.
4. Money (British slang)
He doesn't have much brass to spend.
Ele não tem muito dinheiro para gastar.
5. Audacity or nerve (informal)
She had the brass to ask for a raise.
Ela teve a coragem de pedir um aumento.
NYC Slang
brass - refers to money or audacity, similar to 'nerve' or 'guts'
Related Idioms & Phrases
the brass tacks - os fatos essenciais, o essencial
get down to brass tacks - ir ao ponto, falar sobre o essencial
bold as brass - audacioso, descarado
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