convoluted affairs
[/kənˈvɒljutɪd əˈfeərz/]
noun phrase
assuntos intrincados
1. Complex, complicated, or confusing matters or situations that are difficult to understand or resolve
The company's convoluted affairs made it difficult for auditors to track financial records.
Os assuntos intrincados da empresa dificultaram o rastreamento dos registros financeiros pelos auditores.
2. Tangled or complex personal or business relationships and dealings
His convoluted affairs with multiple business partners created legal complications.
Seus negócios intrincados com vários sócios criaram complicações legais.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'convoluted affairs' is commonly used to describe government bureaucracy, corporate scandals, or complex legal matters. In Brazil, it often appears in news reports about political corruption or corporate mismanagement. In the USA, it's frequently used in legal and financial discourse. The phrase carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting intentional obfuscation or genuine complexity.
NYC Slang
messy business; tangled situation
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