act precipitately
[/ækt prɪˈsɪpɪtətli/]
verb phrase
agir precipitadamente
1. to act or move with excessive haste or sudden violence; to do something rashly without proper consideration or planning
He acted precipitately in quitting his job without securing another position first.
Ele agiu precipitadamente ao deixar seu emprego sem antes conseguir outra posição.
2. to move or fall suddenly and rapidly, often with little warning
The stock market acted precipitately, dropping sharply after the announcement.
O mercado de ações agiu precipitadamente, caindo drasticamente após o anúncio.
This phrase is used in both American and Brazilian contexts to criticize hasty decision-making. In business environments, 'acting precipitately' is viewed negatively as it implies poor judgment. In Portuguese, the concept carries the same weight of caution, though the phrasing emphasizes the sudden, unplanned nature of the action.
NYC Slang
jump the gun; act too fast; rush into it
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