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tudo ao molho e fé em Deus

English translation: a complete shambles

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Portuguese term or phrase:tudo ao molho e fé em Deus
English translation:a complete shambles
Entered by: Douglas Bissell

09:51 Mar 27, 2019
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Portuguese term or phrase: tudo ao molho e fé em Deus
I know the meaning, but can't think of a good equivalent in English
Douglas Bissell
Portugal
Local time: 07:20
a complete shambles
Explanation:
https://www.infopedia.pt/dicionarios/portugues-ingles/molho

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tudo ao molho (e fé em Deus!)
in a disorderly way
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Gilmar Fernandes
United States
Local time: 02:20
Grading comment
Yeah, Let's keep God out of it. Catholic countries like asking for his help.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1anything goes and so help us God
Oliver Simões
3 +2All for one; in God we trust.
Mario Freitas
4a complete shambles
Gilmar Fernandes
4total chaos
Tereza Rae
3 +1give/giving it their all and hope/hoping for the best
Ana Vozone
4... all moistened by Faith in God..
Spiridon
3it's a mess, God save us!
Clauwolf


Discussion entries: 18





  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
it's a mess, God save us!


Explanation:
:) Literal

Clauwolf
Local time: 03:20
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 31
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a complete shambles


Explanation:
https://www.infopedia.pt/dicionarios/portugues-ingles/molho

popular
tudo ao molho (e fé em Deus!)
in a disorderly way

Gilmar Fernandes
United States
Local time: 02:20
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 103
Grading comment
Yeah, Let's keep God out of it. Catholic countries like asking for his help.
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
total chaos


Explanation:
In the context of a 15th century football game, I believe the expression 'total chaos' would be a good equivalent.

Tereza Rae
Canada
Local time: 02:20
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
give/giving it their all and hope/hoping for the best


Explanation:
This is the meaning I am used to here in Portugal...

Also, alternatively, and probably more appropriate for football :)
Everybody pitching in and hoping for the best

https://www.google.pt/search?ei=i2abXP-fC8eSlwTy-rnICA&q="ev...

https://www.google.com/search?ei=BmebXLSVEIasUp-wr4gJ&q="giv...

Ana Vozone
Local time: 07:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 74

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agree  Margarida Ataide
4 days
  -> Obrigada, Margarida!
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
anything goes and so help us God


Explanation:
The first part ("anything goes") is based on the synopsis of the Portuguese TV comedy:

"Depois da Grande Ressaca, Alberto (Carlos Cunha), abandonado por todos, acabou por viver uma relação com Daisy, um travesti. A relação foi fugaz. Mas intensa. E Alberto é hoje um homem sozinho, amargurado e sobretudo baralhado, quanto à sua verdadeira orientação sexual. Tudo ao molho e fé em Deus é, então, uma comédia de portas, de humor abrangente e com um frenético entra-e-sai (à imagem da Grande Ressaca), que aborda o amor, as relações, as relações sem amor e o amor sem relações onde fica provado que, em uma hora e meia, o coração das pessoas pode dar uma grande volta." - https://www.bol.pt/Comprar/Bilhetes/71960-tudo_ao_molho_e_fe...

The second part ("and so help us God") is the actual title of what appears to be an American movie:

"When a dysfunctional family takes a trip to finally put their beloved grandmother to rest, their broken-down RV tests their patience and faith. Through the grace of GOD and his guidance, they ultimately learn the true meaning of love and acceptance." - https://youtu.be/WXVivZug8Wg

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Alternative translation for the first half: all is fair
https://dictionary.reverso.net/portuguese-english/vale tudo

Oliver Simões
United States
Local time: 23:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 56

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tereza Rae: Acho que você acertou na mosca, Oliveira! Parabéns!
3 hrs
  -> Obrigado, Tereza.
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... all moistened by Faith in God..


Explanation:
or all watered...

Spiridon
Brazil
Local time: 03:20
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in ArabicArabic, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 16
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
All for one; in God we trust.


Explanation:
Sugestão alternativa, segundo a explicação da Ana Vozone.

Mario Freitas
Brazil
Local time: 03:20
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Verginia Ophof
1 day 5 hrs
  -> Thank you, Ginny!

agree  Margarida Ataide
4 days
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