Marlene Curtis Jan 13, 2008:

Que tal: "We're in deep doo-doo! Let's split! " É bem coloquial e suave.

Paula Vaz-Carreiro Jan 13, 2008:

Thanks for explaining Adriana. I have a much better idea of the what it means. Let me think for a bit - I love this kind of translation problem :-)

Marlene Curtis Jan 13, 2008:

Olá Adriana. Boa-sorte com o termo que procura! Um abraço!

Adriana Goic (asker) Jan 13, 2008:

I believe the term originated in crook language meaning literally "the cops are here!" (therefore, the place has become "dirty" and, yes, things have gone wrong and we better get out of here).
But of course, it has been extended to any "ilegal" activity you might be engaged in, and to any "authority" approximating the place (kids and parents, for example, or students and the school principal)
Even though Marlene Curtis' translation "The sh** has hit the fan!" is pretty accurate, in this case the expression is used in a police report, so I think slang may be used, but not cursing.

Paula Vaz-Carreiro Jan 13, 2008:

Do you think "sujou" means "everything has gone wrong (because someone is arriving on the scene)"? Or does it have any particular meaning?