Very old Brazilian expression, which means "all is (was) lost", with no turning back. Probably from rural origin, just think a farmer trying to rescue a cow from been stuck to death in a swamp.
It's used in situations like "The situation of the company was already bad in the Telecom market, then came the Chinese products and the cow went to the swamp"
by Marc June 11, 2006
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by Marc June 17, 2006
On her ride home, Mary was cut off by a truck driver. Having had an already bad day, this last incident so flusterpated her that she had to pull over and cry.
by Marc December 11, 2003
when one team scores five or more points and the other team has none.
only a score of 5-0, 6-0, 7-0 and up is a shut out. scores such as 2-0, 3-0, and 4-0 are not shut outs.
only a score of 5-0, 6-0, 7-0 and up is a shut out. scores such as 2-0, 3-0, and 4-0 are not shut outs.
by marc October 18, 2004
by Marc April 03, 2005