cursory act
[ˈkɜːrsəri ækt]
noun phrasepl: cursory acts
ato superficial / ação precipitada
1. A quick, hasty, or superficial action performed without thorough attention to detail or care
The inspector's cursory act of reviewing the documents was insufficient for approval.
O ato superficial do inspetor ao revisar os documentos foi insuficiente para aprovação.
2. An action done in a hurried manner, lacking depth or consideration
A cursory act of scanning the report left many errors undetected.
Uma ação precipitada de leitura do relatório deixou muitos erros despercebidos.
In both Brazilian and American business environments, a 'cursory act' is generally viewed negatively as it suggests insufficient diligence. In legal and professional contexts, performing only a cursory act can result in liability or loss of credibility. The term emphasizes the importance of thorough and careful work practices.
NYC Slang
half-assed job / quick once-over
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