O dever de casa
Example: Eu faço o dever de casa todas as tardes após a escola.
Definition
"O dever de casa" refers to the school assignments or homework that students are required to complete outside of classroom hours, usually to reinforce learning and practice skills taught in class.
Etymology
The phrase "o dever de casa" comes from Portuguese, where "dever" means duty or obligation, and "casa" means home. Together, it literally means 'the duty of home,' reflecting the idea of schoolwork assigned to be done at home.
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