turn exciting
[tɜrn ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ]
verb phrase
ficar emocionante, tornar-se emocionante, começar a ficar interessante
1. to become exciting or to start being exciting; to transition from boring or dull to interesting or thrilling
The movie was slow at first, but it started to turn exciting in the second half.
O filme foi lento no começo, mas começou a ficar emocionante na segunda metade.
2. to cause something to become more interesting or thrilling
Adding special effects really turned the scene exciting.
Adicionar efeitos especiais realmente tornou a cena mais emocionante.
This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe the transition of events, stories, or situations from mundane to interesting. In Brazil, colloquial alternatives like 'ficar legal' or 'começar a bombar' are frequently used in informal contexts, particularly among younger speakers. The expression reflects a common human experience of anticipation and engagement.
NYC Slang
start poppin' off, get lit, start gettin' good
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