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choose hastily

[ˈtʃuːz ˈheɪstɪli]
verb phrase
escolher apressadamente
1. to make a selection or decision quickly without careful consideration
Don't choose hastily; take time to think about your options.
Não escolha apressadamente; reserve tempo para pensar sobre suas opções.
2. to pick something in a rush or hurried manner
He chose hastily and later regretted his decision.
Ele escolheu apressadamente e mais tarde se arrependeu de sua decisão.
NYC Slang
rush the pick
Synonyms
choose quicklypick hastilyselect in hasterush into a choicedecide precipitously
Antonyms
choose carefullyselect thoughtfullydeliberateconsider thoroughlychoose deliberately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolher apressadamente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
escolher rápido demais
colloquial variant
São Paulo
escolher com pressa
formal and colloquial usage
Portugal
escolher precipitadamente
more formal Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump the gun
make a snap decision
act on impulse
play it by ear
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