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compromise on quality

[KOM-pruh-myz on KWOL-uh-tee]
verb phrase / noun phrase
comprometer a qualidade
1. To accept or allow something of lower quality than desired or expected in order to reach an agreement or achieve a goal
We cannot compromise on quality just to meet the deadline.
Não podemos comprometer a qualidade apenas para cumprir o prazo.
2. To reduce the standard or excellence of something
The company decided not to compromise on quality despite budget cuts.
A empresa decidiu não comprometer a qualidade apesar dos cortes orçamentários.
NYC Slang
cut corners on quality
Synonyms
sacrifice qualitylower standardsreduce excellencediminish qualityskimp on quality
Antonyms
maintain qualityuphold standardspreserve excellenceensure quality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometer a qualidade
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comprometer a qualidade
Standard usage; no regional variation
São Paulo
comprometer a qualidade / cair na qualidade
Both forms used; 'cair na qualidade' is colloquial
Portugal
comprometer a qualidade / fazer concessões na qualidade
Second form emphasizes making concessions

Related Idioms & Phrases

lower the bar
cut corners
sacrifice standards
settle for less
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