abandoned choice
[əˈbændənd tʃɔɪs]
noun phrasepl: abandoned choices
escolha abandonada
1. A decision or option that was previously selected or considered but later rejected, discontinued, or left incomplete
The abandoned choice to pursue medicine led him to discover his true passion for engineering.
A escolha abandonada de seguir medicina o levou a descobrir sua verdadeira paixão pela engenharia.
2. An alternative path or direction that someone has given up on or stopped pursuing
Her abandoned choice to move abroad was replaced by a decision to stay and start a business locally.
Sua escolha abandonada de se mudar para o exterior foi substituída pela decisão de ficar e iniciar um negócio localmente.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing life decisions, career changes, or personal growth narratives. In Brazil, it often appears in self-help contexts and personal development discussions, while in the USA it's frequently used in literature and reflective conversation about life choices and regret.
NYC Slang
a path you ditched; a choice you bailed on
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