o bicho pega

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally "the beast catches". From the phrase se correr o bicho pega, se ficar o bicho come ("damned if one does and damned if one doesn't", but literally "if you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you".)

Interjection

o bicho pega

1. Generic reference to a strong, intense, or dramatic event.

See also

• o bicho vai pegar