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corda bamba

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Noun

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corda bamba f (plural cordas bambas)

  1. tightrope
    Synonym: maroma
  2. (figurative) edge
    • 1975, “Guitarras, violinos e instrumentos de samba”, in Na Rua, Na Chuva, Na Fazenda, performed by Hyldon:
      Sapateia menino que eu quero ver / aprender a viver na corda bamba
      [] / learn how to live on the edge

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