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olhe por si

[ˈɔ.ʎə pɔɾ ˈsi]
verb phrase
look after yourself; take care of yourself
1. An imperative command telling someone to be self-reliant, careful, or cautious about their own affairs and well-being
Look after yourself while I'm away.
Olhe por si enquanto eu estou fora.
2. A warning or dismissal suggesting someone should focus on their own interests rather than interfering in others' matters
Mind your own business.
Olhe por si e não se meta na vida dos outros.
NYC Slang
watch yourself; mind your own business
Synonyms
cuide de sicuide-setome conta de siseja cuidadoso
Antonyms
negligencie-sedescuide-seignore-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuide-se
More commonly used modern alternative
Portugal
olhe por si
Standard usage, formal imperative form
São Paulo
se cuida
Colloquial variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cuide da sua vida
não se meta na minha vida
cada um por si
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