nariz de cera

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Etymology

Literally, nose of wax.

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Noun

nariz de cera m (plural narizes-de-cera)

  1. (informal) A collection of clichés or platitudes.
  2. (informal) Emphatic preamble.
  3. (Brazil, journalism, obsolete) lede
    Synonym: lide

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