Lгў — Vai Ele

: If someone says something that could be misinterpreted as a sexual innuendo towards the speaker, they quickly say "Lá ele!" to essentially mean "Not me!" or "Keep that away from me". 3. Literary References

: This is a defensive expression used to deflect a statement with a double meaning (usually sexual). LГЎ Vai Ele

: It is a humorous and ironic narrative where the embarrassment is public, but the protagonist remains blissfully ignorant of the gossip surrounding him. 2. Regional Slang: "Lá Ele" : If someone says something that could be

While "Lá Vai Ele" is a descriptive phrase, it is often confused with the popular Bahia slang : It is a humorous and ironic narrative

In classical literature, the phrase appears in Machado de Assis's short story (Admiral's Night).

In Brazilian brega music, "Lá Vai Ele" is the title of a classic song famously performed by Alípio Martins and later by Falcão . The "story" follows a man walking down the street, completely unaware that he has been betrayed by his partner.