the fat is in the fire

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a confusão está feita, a coisa vai feder

a situation has occurred that will cause trouble or an angry reaction

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When she found out he lied, the fat was in the fire.
Quando ela descobriu que ele mentiu, a confusão estava feita.
If the boss finds out we missed the deadline, the fat will be in the fire.
Se o chefe descobrir que perdemos o prazo, a coisa vai feder.