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complete superficially
[kəmˈplit ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli]
verb phrase
completar superficialmente
1.
To finish or accomplish something in a cursory manner without thoroughness or attention to detail
He decided to complete the project superficially rather than spend time on quality work.
Ele decidiu completar o projeto superficialmente em vez de gastar tempo com trabalho de qualidade.
2.
To perform a task hastily with minimal effort or consideration
The student completed the assignment superficially, missing important details.
O aluno completou a tarefa superficialmente, perdendo detalhes importantes.
NYC Slang
half-ass it
Synonyms
rush through
skim through
do hastily
finish carelessly
half-do
Antonyms
complete thoroughly
finish meticulously
accomplish carefully
execute comprehensively
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
completar superficialmente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fazer por cima
Colloquial alternative meaning to do something half-heartedly
Portugal
completar à superfície
More formal Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
do a halfway job
cut corners
phone it in
lick and a promise
do the bare minimum
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