just a small official

language: pt

definitions

  1. A person holding a minor or low-ranking position in an organization, government, or administration.
    pt: Um pequeno funcionário
  2. A way to describe oneself as having little influence or authority, often used to express modesty or to deflect responsibility.
    pt: Minimizar a autoridade

examples

  1. He didn't have the power to sign the decree; he was just a small official.

    Ele não tinha o poder de assinar o decreto; era apenas um pequeno funcionário.

  2. Don't ask me to change the rules; I'm just a small official here.

    Não me peça para mudar as regras; sou apenas um pequeno funcionário aqui.