clear difficulties

[klɪr ˈdɪfɪkəltiz]
verb phrase / noun phrase
resolver dificuldades / superar obstáculos
1. To remove, eliminate, or overcome obstacles or problems that prevent progress
We need to clear difficulties before moving forward with the project.
Precisamos resolver as dificuldades antes de prosseguir com o projeto.
2. To address and solve problematic issues or challenges
The team worked together to clear difficulties in communication.
A equipe trabalhou junta para superar as dificuldades de comunicação.
3. To make a path or situation free from obstacles or complications
Once we clear difficulties with financing, construction can begin.
Assim que resolvermos os problemas de financiamento, a construção pode começar.
This phrase is commonly used in both American business English and Brazilian Portuguese professional contexts. In Brazil, it reflects the value of problem-solving and pragmatism (jogo de cintura). The expression is often used in meetings and project discussions to indicate readiness to move forward despite obstacles.
NYC Slang
work through the issues / knock out the problems
Synonyms / Sinônimos
overcome obstaclesresolve problemseliminate barriersremove impedimentssolve challenges
Antonyms / Antônimos
create difficultiesintroduce obstaclescomplicate mattersobstruct progress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resolver dificuldades / superar obstáculos
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dar um jeito nas dificuldades
More informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
eliminar as dificuldades / contornar os problemas
More business-oriented language
Portugal
resolver as dificuldades / ultrapassar os obstáculos
Similar to Brazilian but with slight pronunciation differences

Related Words

difficultyobstaclechallengeproblem-solvingresolutionovercome

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the way
clear the air
smooth out the wrinkles
iron out the kinks
get past the hurdles
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