revolting things
[/rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ θɪŋz/]
noun phrase
coisas repugnantes
1. Objects, ideas, or behaviors that are extremely disgusting, offensive, or morally objectionable; things that provoke strong negative reactions of disgust or rebellion
The revolting things found in the abandoned warehouse shocked the investigators.
As coisas repugnantes encontradas no armazém abandonado chocaram os investigadores.
2. Acts or conditions that inspire rebellion or resistance due to their abhorrent nature
The documentary exposed the revolting things happening in that facility.
O documentário expôs as coisas revoltantes que aconteciam naquela instalação.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'revolting things' can refer either to physically disgusting objects or to morally offensive situations. In Brazil, the phrase is often used in news media when discussing corruption or human rights violations. In the USA, it's commonly used in everyday speech to express strong disapproval of both physical and moral transgressions.
NYC Slang
gross stuff; nasty stuff; straight-up rank stuff
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