buscâ sarna pa cuçâ
Macanese
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Possibly derived from or in imitation of Portuguese procurar sarna pra se coçar. Literally, “to look for scabies to itch”.
Verb
[edit]- (idiomatic) to look for trouble
- Êle tudo-óra tâ buscâ sarna pa cuçâ.
- He is always looking for trouble.
Usage notes
[edit]- sarna pa cuçâ may also be used as a standalone phrase to represent trouble.