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Byzantine plot

[bɪˈzæntaɪn plɒt]
nounpl: Byzantine plots
conspiração bizantina; trama complexa
1. A complicated, devious, and often secretive scheme or conspiracy characterized by intricate political maneuvering and deceit
The company's corporate restructuring involved a Byzantine plot of mergers and hidden alliances.
A reestruturação corporativa da empresa envolveu uma trama byzantina de fusões e alianças ocultas.
2. Any convoluted plan with multiple hidden layers of complexity and deception, typically involving political intrigue
The detective uncovered a Byzantine plot involving several government officials and corporate executives.
O detetive descobriu uma conspiração byzantina envolvendo vários funcionários do governo e executivos corporativos.
NYC Slang
sketchy deal; crooked scheme
Synonyms
intricate schemecomplex conspiracyconvoluted plotpolitical intriguedevious machinationelaborate deception
Antonyms
straightforward plansimple schemetransparent arrangementhonest dealing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trama bizantina; conspiração complexa
Standard usage in business and political contexts
Portugal
trama bizantina; intriga política complexa
More formal usage in Portuguese European contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a web of intrigue
political maneuvering
behind-the-scenes dealing
cloak and dagger operation
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