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to get one's hands dirty
01
arregaçar as mangas, meter as mãos na massa
to engage in manual work, particularly one that is exhausting or of high difficulty
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expressão idiomática
informal
Exemplos
The manager finally got his hands dirty and helped unload the boxes.
O gerente finalmente arregaçou as mangas e ajudou a descarregar as caixas.
02
meter-se em negócios sujos, entrar em esquemas sujos
to become involved in an activity or event that is unpleasant or morally questionable, often requiring one to engage in dishonest or unethical behavior
expressão idiomática
informal
Exemplos
Despite being the CEO, Jane isn't afraid to get her hands dirty by actively participating in problem-solving sessions with the production team.
Ele queria tanto a promoção que acabou por se meter em negócios sujos.
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