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the same subject

[ðə seɪm ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
noun phrasepl: the same subjects
o mesmo assunto
1. A topic or theme that has already been mentioned or discussed previously
We shouldn't argue about the same subject again.
Não devemos discutir sobre o mesmo assunto novamente.
2. An identical or identical-themed topic of discussion or study
Both students wrote essays on the same subject.
Ambos os alunos escreveram redações sobre o mesmo assunto.
Synonyms
the same topicthe same themethe same matteridentical subject
Antonyms
a different subjectanother topica new subjecta different theme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
o mesmo assunto
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
o mesmo assunto
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
o mesmo assunto
Standard usage
Portugal
o mesmo assunto
Standard usage; occasionally 'o mesmo tema'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a dead horse (discussing the same subject repeatedly)
go round in circles (returning to the same subject)
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