deceptive effort
[dɪˈsɛptɪv ˈɛfərt]
noun phrasepl: deceptive efforts
esforço enganoso
1. An attempt or action that appears to be genuine or sincere but is intended to mislead or trick someone
His apology was just a deceptive effort to regain her trust without changing his behavior.
Seu pedido de desculpas era apenas um esforço enganoso para recuperar a confiança dela sem mudar seu comportamento.
2. A misleading strategy or tactic employed to create a false impression of progress or achievement
The company's marketing campaign was a deceptive effort to hide their declining sales figures.
A campanha de marketing da empresa era um esforço enganoso para esconder seus números de vendas em declínio.
NYC Slang
phony move, fake hustle, con job
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