careless picking
[/ˈkɛrləs ˈpɪkɪŋ/]
noun
colheita descuidada
1. The act of harvesting or selecting items without proper attention, care, or attention to quality standards, often resulting in damage, waste, or poor selection
The careless picking of the fruit resulted in many bruised apples that couldn't be sold.
A colheita descuidada da fruta resultou em muitas maçãs machucadas que não puderam ser vendidas.
2. In music, the technique of plucking guitar strings without precision or proper finger control
His careless picking made the melody sound choppy and unprofessional.
Sua colheita descuidada (dedilhado impreciso) fez a melodia soar entrecortada e pouco profissional.
3. The act of selecting or choosing something hastily without due consideration
Careless picking of team members led to poor project performance.
A seleção descuidada de membros da equipe levou a um fraco desempenho do projeto.
This term is commonly used in agricultural contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe poor harvesting practices. In musical contexts, it's relevant to guitar players and musicians. The phrase emphasizes the importance of quality control and attention to detail in both agricultural and professional settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to pick and choose carefully (antonym concept)
to separate the wheat from the chaff
to pay attention to detail
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