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confusing directions

[kənˈfjuːzɪŋ dɪˈrɛkʃənz]
noun phrase
instruções confusas
1. unclear or bewildering instructions on how to get to a place or accomplish a task
The confusing directions led us to the wrong neighborhood.
As instruções confusas nos levaram para o bairro errado.
2. complicated or ambiguous guidance that is difficult to follow or understand
I got lost because of the confusing directions on the map.
Fiquei perdido por causa das instruções confusas no mapa.
NYC Slang
sketchy directions
Synonyms
unclear directionsmisleading directionsambiguous directionscomplicated directionsbewildering instructions
Antonyms
clear directionsprecise directionssimple directionsstraightforward instructions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instruções confusas
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
instruções confusas / direções confusas
both terms commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
instruções confusas / orientações confusas
regional variation with 'orientações'
Portugal
indicações confusas / direções confusas
'indicações' preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in translation
speak in riddles
beat around the bush
not give straight directions
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