Portugal e Brasil com o coração nas mãos

Marcelo’s recent trip to Brasil led to this news headline: «Portugal e Brasil com o coração nas mãos». What does this mean?

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Por isso o coração está a referir-se ao coração de D. Pedro? Eu não compreendi que. Obrigado.

@Lawrence, the news headline you mentioned plays with the popular expression “ter o coração nas mãos”, which refers to feeling nervous or concerned. It is a clear nod to the heart of D. Pedro, that was taken from Portugal to Brazil for the celebrations of Brazil’s 200 years of independence, but also, and especially, to the minor or major controversies surrounding the whole thing :slight_smile: