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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 expertlydeal adeptly withexecute skillfullymanipulate dexterouslyconduct proficiently
Antonyms
bunglemishandlebotchfumblestruggle 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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