dar o que falar

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally "to give what to speak (about)".

Verb

dar o que falar (first-person singular present dou o que falar, first-person singular preterite dei o que falar, past participle dado o que falar)

  1. (idiomatic) to generate attention and commentary, especially if suddenly and for a short time
    Este incidente deu o que falar.
    This incident was widely commented about.
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