be unbridled
[/bi ʌnˈbraɪdəld/]
verb phrase
ser desenfreado; estar desenfreado; ser descontrolado
1. to be uncontrolled, unrestrained, or without limits; to lack restraint or moderation
His unbridled ambition drove him to success.
Sua ambição desenfreada o levou ao sucesso.
2. to be wild, unruly, or not held back by social conventions or rules
The crowd's unbridled enthusiasm was contagious.
O entusiasmo desenfreado da multidão era contagiante.
3. to be free from restraint or control; to act without constraint
She let her creativity be unbridled during the artistic project.
Ela deixou sua criatividade ser desenfreada durante o projeto artístico.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'unbridled' is often used to describe positive traits like ambition, creativity, or enthusiasm, though it can carry negative connotations when referring to emotions or behaviors deemed socially unacceptable. In Brazilian culture, there's often a more accepting attitude toward uninhibited expression, particularly in festive contexts like Carnival, whereas in more formal American settings, restraint is typically valued.
NYC Slang
be off the leash; be out of control; be wild; go all out
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