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chamar a foice de seara alheia

English translation: to put my nose where I do not belong


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20:43 Jun 16, 2011
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Portuguese term or phrase: chamar a foice de seara alheia
European Portuguese, from a corporate branding text describing how employees should act/represent the brand:

"Estou pronto a aprender.
A ouvir, a ver, a deixar falar, a reconhecer,
a colaborar, a experimentar, a errar depressa,
a fazer diferente, a pedir ajuda.
A dar o braço a torcer, a chamar a foice de seara alheia."

I am familiar with the expression "meter a foice em seara alheia", but have never seen "chamar a foice de seara alheia".

Any hints or suggestions, in English or Portuguese, would be most welcome. Many thanks!
Todd Field
United States
Local time: 00:17
English translation:to put my nose where I do not belong
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Spiridon
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Local time: 03:17
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to put my nose where I do not belong


Explanation:
Or to accept specialist adise..

Spiridon
Brazil
Local time: 03:17
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