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Old 04-07-2022, 02:36 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Xist View Post
Do you want to explain the expression?
There are 2 meanings for pau-de-arara in Brazil, one refers to trucks adapted to transport passengers which used to be common in the Nordeste region, and the other is a torture instrument which used to be quite common in the days of the military government. I'm sure any true-blooded redneck would feel tempted to try it with whoever proposes an increase to fuel taxes.
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