Lidar com
Example: Ela sabe como lidar com situações difíceis no trabalho.
Definition
"Lidar com" means to manage, handle, or deal with situations, tasks, or problems effectively. It involves taking appropriate actions or responses to address challenges, as in the phrase 'She knows how to lidar com difficult situations at work.'
Etymology
The phrase "lidar com" comes from the Portuguese verb "lidar," which means to fight or struggle, combined with the preposition "com," meaning with. Originally, it implied dealing or struggling with something. Did you know? The verb "lidar" is related to the Latin word "ligare," meaning to bind or tie, hinting at the idea of grappling or handling difficulties.
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