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at ease

adverb/ɐvõˈtadɨ/high

a-von·ta·de

Definition

In a state of relaxation, comfort, or familiarity; without inhibitions or embarrassment.
Feel free to ask questions.
He arrived at the party and soon felt at ease with the guests.
Common collocations
feel at easemake yourself at homebe at ease
Idiomatic expressions
  • Make yourself at home (sinta-se confortável)
  • At the customer's convenience (à-vontade do freguês)

Etymology

Locução adverbial formada pela preposição 'a' e o substantivo 'vontade'.

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