pass the phase

[pæs ðə feɪz]
verb phrase
passar pela fase
1. to go through or experience a particular stage or period in life, development, or a situation
Most teenagers pass the phase of wanting to be independent from their parents.
A maioria dos adolescentes passa pela fase de querer ser independente dos pais.
2. to move beyond or overcome a temporary condition or behavior
Don't worry about his shyness; he'll pass the phase eventually.
Não se preocupe com a timidez dele; ele vai passar por essa fase eventualmente.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to discuss developmental stages, particularly regarding children and adolescents. Parents and educators frequently use it to reassure others about temporary behavioral changes or interests.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
go through a phaseexperience a phaseundergo a stagemove past a stage
Antonyms / Antônimos
remain stuck in a phasepersist in a phase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passar pela fase
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
passar pela fase
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
passar pela fase
standard usage
Portugal
passar pela fase
equivalent usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

phasestageperiodtransitiondevelopment

Related Idioms & Phrases

it's just a phase
go through phases
phase of life
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