buscâ sarna pa cuçâ
Macanese
Alternative forms
- buscá sarna pa cuçá
Etymology
Possibly derived from or in imitation of Portuguese procurar sarna pra se coçar. Literally, “to look for scabies to itch”.
Verb
- (idiomatic) to look for trouble
- Êle tudo-óra tâ buscâ sarna pa cuçâ.
- He is always looking for trouble.
Usage notes
- sarna pa cuçâ may also be used as a standalone phrase to represent trouble.
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