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blurry line

[/ˈblɜːri laɪn/]
nounpl: blurry lines
linha tênue / fronteira indefinida
1. An unclear or indistinct boundary between two concepts, categories, or situations; a distinction that is not well-defined or easily distinguishable
There is a blurry line between genius and madness.
Existe uma linha tênue entre o gênio e a loucura.
2. A situation where the difference or distinction between two things is ambiguous or difficult to determine
The blurry line between work and personal life has become more pronounced during remote work.
A fronteira indefinida entre trabalho e vida pessoal tornou-se mais pronunciada durante o trabalho remoto.
Synonyms
fine linethin linegray areaunclear distinctionambiguous boundary
Antonyms
clear distinctionsharp linewell-defined boundaryobvious difference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linha tênue / fronteira indefinida
Most common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
linha tênue / zona cinzenta
Zona cinzenta (gray area) also commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
linha tênue / limite borrado
More colloquial usage
Portugal
linha ténue / fronteira indefinida
Spelling with accent mark (ténue) is standard in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the line between X and Y
cross the line
draw the line
gray area
in a gray area
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