broad gesture
[/brɔːd ˈdʒɛstʃər/]
noun phrasepl: broad gestures
gesto amplo
1. a large, sweeping physical movement made with the arm or body, often exaggerated or expansive
The conductor made a broad gesture to signal the orchestra to begin playing.
O maestro fez um gesto amplo para sinalizar à orquestra que começasse a tocar.
2. a significant or magnanimous action or statement intended to make an impact or show goodwill
The company's donation was a broad gesture of corporate social responsibility.
A doação da empresa foi um gesto amplo de responsabilidade social corporativa.
3. a general or non-specific approach; lack of attention to detail
He criticized the plan for being too broad gesture without addressing specific issues.
Ele criticou o plano por ser um gesto amplo demais sem abordar questões específicas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'broad gesture' often implies either theatrical expressiveness or magnanimous action. In business settings, it frequently refers to corporate initiatives intended to demonstrate values or social responsibility. The phrase can carry both positive connotations (generosity, openness) and negative ones (lack of specificity, superficiality), depending on context.
NYC Slang
big move / sweeping move
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