Dar-se bem
Example: Ele sabe dar-se bem com pessoas de todas as idades.
Definition
"Dar-se bem" means to get along well with others, showing good interpersonal skills and harmony in relationships. For example, "Ele sabe dar-se bem com pessoas de todas as idades" means he knows how to get along well with people of all ages.
Etymology
The phrase "dar-se bem" comes from the Portuguese verb "dar" meaning 'to give,' combined reflexively with "se" and the adjective "bem" meaning 'well.' It literally translates to 'give oneself well,' which evolved idiomatically to mean getting along or having good relations with others.
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