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handle skillfully
[ˈhændəl ˈskɪlfəli]
verb phrase
lidar com destreza
1.
to manage or deal with something in a competent and expert manner
She handled the difficult situation skillfully during the negotiation.
Ela lidou com a situação difícil com destreza durante a negociação.
2.
to use technique and finesse in controlling or manipulating something
The pianist handled the complex piece skillfully.
O pianista executou a peça complexa com destreza.
Synonyms
manage expertly
deal adeptly with
execute skillfully
manipulate dexterously
conduct proficiently
Antonyms
bungle
mishandle
botch
fumble
struggle with
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lidar com destreza
most common usage
Brazil
manejar com habilidade
alternative form, slightly more formal
Portugal
lidar com perícia
preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal
gerir com destreza
alternative form
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a deft touch
show one's mettle
pull off
carry off
work wonders with
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