cosmetic statements
[kɑːzˈmɛtɪk ˈsteɪtmənts]
noun phrasepl: cosmetic statements
declarações cosméticas
1. Superficial or merely decorative statements made to improve appearance or public perception without addressing underlying issues or making substantive changes
The company's apology was dismissed as cosmetic statements that failed to address systemic problems.
O pedido de desculpas da empresa foi descartado como declarações cosméticas que não abordavam problemas sistêmicos.
2. In programming and technical contexts, lines of code added for clarity or documentation purposes without affecting functionality
The developer added cosmetic statements to improve code readability.
O desenvolvedor adicionou declarações cosméticas para melhorar a legibilidade do código.
3. In politics and business, statements made primarily for public relations purposes rather than to announce real policy changes
The politician's statement about climate action was largely cosmetic statements without concrete measures.
A declaração do político sobre ação climática consistiu em declarações cosméticas sem medidas concretas.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American English contexts, particularly in political discourse and corporate communications. In Brazil, it reflects skepticism about government and corporate promises that lack substantive action. In the USA, it's commonly used to criticize performative activism and political posturing.
NYC Slang
all talk, no walk
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