caixa de ferramentas
1. a sturdy container or box designed to store and organize tools, typically with compartments or drawers
He kept all his hand tools organized in a large metal tool chest in the garage.
Ele mantinha todas as suas ferramentas manuais organizadas em uma grande caixa de ferramentas de metal na garagem.
2. figuratively, a collection of skills, methods, or resources available to accomplish a task
The teacher added new interactive methods to her tool chest of teaching techniques.
A professora adicionou novos métodos interativos ao seu arsenal de técnicas de ensino.
Tool chests are essential in both American and Brazilian workshops. In the US, they're commonly found in garages and represent DIY culture. In Brazil, they're equally important for both professional tradespeople and home maintenance enthusiasts. The term also frequently appears in business and education contexts as a metaphor for available skills or strategies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in one's tool chest - having something as a resource or skill
add to the tool chest - acquire a new skill or resource
raid the tool chest - use available resources
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