careless repairs
[ˈkeərləs rɪˈpɛrz]
noun phrase
reparos negligentes
1. repairs or fixes done without proper attention to detail, quality, or safety; work that is poorly executed due to lack of care or attention
The careless repairs to the roof left gaps that allowed water to leak through.
Os reparos negligentes no telhado deixaram falhas que permitiram a água vazar.
2. maintenance work performed hastily or without professional standards, resulting in inadequate solutions
The careless repairs on the car's brakes put the driver's life at risk.
Os reparos negligentes nos freios do carro colocaram a vida do motorista em risco.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'careless repairs' refers to substandard maintenance work. In Brazil, there is cultural emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (adaptability), which sometimes leads to quick fixes rather than thorough repairs. This phrase is commonly used in consumer complaints and service industry discussions in both countries.
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