dated formula
[/ˈdeɪtɪd ˈfɔrmjələ/]
nounpl: dated formulas
fórmula ultrapassada
1. An outdated or old-fashioned expression, phrase, or method that is no longer considered relevant, effective, or appropriate in contemporary contexts
His dated formula for solving the problem ignored modern technological advancements.
Sua fórmula ultrapassada para resolver o problema ignorava os avanços tecnológicos modernos.
2. A conventional expression or set phrase that has become stale or overused due to age
The greeting card used a dated formula that felt impersonal and generic.
O cartão de felicitações usou uma fórmula ultrapassada que parecia impessoal e genérica.
3. An established methodology or approach that is no longer considered best practice or current standard
Marketing teams abandoned the dated formula in favor of innovative strategies.
As equipes de marketing abandonaram a fórmula ultrapassada em favor de estratégias inovadoras.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'dated formula' is commonly used in business, marketing, and academic discussions to critique traditional approaches that have lost relevance. In Brazil, it's frequently employed when discussing outdated administrative procedures or conventional social expressions. The term reflects cultural emphasis on innovation and modernization in professional environments across both countries.
NYC Slang
that old tired formula
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to the same old formula
follow a dated formula
move beyond dated formulas
break free from the dated formula
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