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cursory assistance

[ˈkɜːrsəri əˈsɪstəns]
noun phrasepl: cursory assistances
assistência superficial
1. Quick, superficial, or hurried help given without thorough attention to detail
The consultant provided only cursory assistance before moving on to the next client.
O consultor forneceu apenas uma assistência superficial antes de passar para o próximo cliente.
2. Aid or support that lacks depth or careful consideration
His cursory assistance with the project left many problems unsolved.
Sua assistência superficial com o projeto deixou muitos problemas sem solução.
NYC Slang
half-hearted help
Synonyms
superficial helpcursory supporthasty assistanceperfunctory aidpassing help
Antonyms
thorough assistancedetailed supportcomprehensive helpin-depth assistancemeticulous aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência superficial
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda superficial
Common alternative phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
assistência de passagem
Informal variant emphasizing temporary nature
Portugal
assistência superficial
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a lick and a promise
quick fix
surface-level support
going through the motions
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