nem que eu me vire do avesso

English translation: I will bend over backwards...

22:13 Feb 4, 2016
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama / Subtitles
Portuguese term or phrase: nem que eu me vire do avesso
I need an American expression for someone who will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

'Nem que eu me vire do avesso, você vai ter a porcaria da empresa nas suas mãos.'

Thanks in advance for your help!
Tania Pires
Portugal
Local time: 15:36
English translation:I will bend over backwards...
Explanation:
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/bend over backwards

bend over backwards (to do something) (for someone)

Fig. to work very hard to accomplish something for someone; to go out of one's way (to do something) (for someone). He will bend over backwards to help you. I bent over backwards for you, and you showed no thanks!

bend over backwards
Also, lean over backwards. Exert oneself to the fullest extent, as in Dad bent over backwards so as not to embarrass Stasia's new boyfriend. This phrase transfers the gymnastic feat of a backbend to taking a great deal of trouble for someone or something.
Selected response from:

Gilmar Fernandes
United States
Local time: 11:36
Grading comment
I'm not adding this to the glossary because it was just a question of picking my favourite one.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2whatever it takes
Muriel Vasconcellos
3 +2move heaven and earth
Matheus Chaud
4bust my back
Ana Vozone
3I will bend over backwards...
Gilmar Fernandes


  

Answers


4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
move heaven and earth


Explanation:
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/move heaven and earth

Nem que eu me vire do avesso, você vai ter...

I'd move heaven and earth for you to get...

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 5 minutos (2016-02-04 22:19:29 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

move heaven and earth =
Exert the utmost effort,
To do everything possible to bring about something desired.

(http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/move heaven and earth)

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 6 minutos (2016-02-04 22:20:19 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/move-h...

to do everything you can to ​achieve something

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 16 minutos (2016-02-04 22:29:54 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Tem uma sugestão interessante e que de certa forma até lembra a sua expressão em português, por envolver "contorcionismo" / usar os limites do corpo:


bend over backwards


bend (or lean) over backward to do something
= make every effort, especially to be fair or helpful

Matheus Chaud
Brazil
Local time: 12:36
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: Esse conheço, mas também é bom. Obrigada, Matheus!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
35 mins
  -> Obrigado, Teresa!

agree  Mario Freitas:
17 hrs
  -> Thanks, Mario!
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
I will bend over backwards...


Explanation:
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/bend over backwards

bend over backwards (to do something) (for someone)

Fig. to work very hard to accomplish something for someone; to go out of one's way (to do something) (for someone). He will bend over backwards to help you. I bent over backwards for you, and you showed no thanks!

bend over backwards
Also, lean over backwards. Exert oneself to the fullest extent, as in Dad bent over backwards so as not to embarrass Stasia's new boyfriend. This phrase transfers the gymnastic feat of a backbend to taking a great deal of trouble for someone or something.

Gilmar Fernandes
United States
Local time: 11:36
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40
Grading comment
I'm not adding this to the glossary because it was just a question of picking my favourite one.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Gilmar!

Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
bust my back


Explanation:
Mais uma sugestão.

Example sentence(s):
  • I'm very grateful for my dream job came true, I want to finish my career here, and I'll bust my back to make that happen ..
  • You have my word that I'll bust my back to get you up and running again as fast as I possibly can.
Ana Vozone
Local time: 15:36
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 20
Notes to answerer
Asker: Obrigada Ana!

Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
whatever it takes


Explanation:
I think your own suggestion was the best for this context.

Muriel Vasconcellos
United States
Local time: 08:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Nick Taylor
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, Nick!

agree  Mario Freitas:
9 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search