complicated guidelines
[/ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/]
noun phrasepl: complicated guidelines
diretrizes complicadas
1. complex or difficult-to-understand set of rules or instructions that provide guidance on how to proceed with a task or process
The company's complicated guidelines made it difficult for employees to understand the new policy.
As diretrizes complicadas da empresa dificultaram a compreensão dos funcionários sobre a nova política.
2. intricate procedures or instructions that are hard to follow due to their complexity or unclear structure
Students struggled with the complicated guidelines for submitting their research papers.
Os alunos tiveram dificuldade com as diretrizes complicadas para enviar seus trabalhos de pesquisa.
In Brazilian corporate and educational contexts, complicated guidelines are often viewed with frustration, as bureaucratic complexity is a common complaint. In the USA, such complications are sometimes accepted as necessary for large organizations, though similar frustrations exist. The phrase reflects universal workplace challenges across both cultures.
NYC Slang
a hot mess of rules
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