complicate it
[/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt ɪt/]
verb phrase
complicar isso
1. to make something more difficult, complex, or harder to understand or deal with
Don't complicate it; just follow the simple instructions.
Não complique isso; apenas siga as instruções simples.
2. to introduce unnecessary complications or problems into a situation
Why would you complicate it by adding more steps?
Por que você complicaria isso adicionando mais etapas?
3. to make a situation more confusing or problematic than necessary
Let's not complicate it with too many options.
Vamos não complicar isso com muitas opções.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in everyday conversation to urge someone to avoid unnecessary complexity. In Brazil, it reflects a cultural preference for directness and practicality, while in the USA it's often used in casual, informal settings to maintain efficiency.
NYC Slang
don't make it messy / don't make it harder than it gotta be
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