discurso hipócrita
[dis-KUR-so i-PÓ-kri-ta]
nounmasculinepl: discursos hipócritas
hypocritical speech
1. A speech or discourse that contradicts one's own beliefs, actions, or previously stated positions; speech that masks true intentions or moral failings
The politician's promises about fighting corruption were dismissed as hypocritical discourse given his past scandals.
As promessas do político sobre o combate à corrupção foram descartadas como discurso hipócrita devido aos seus escândalos passados.
2. Words or statements that express moral standards or virtues that the speaker does not actually follow
Her discurso hipócrita about honesty was undermined when she was caught lying to her family.
Seu discurso hipócrita sobre honestidade foi desmentido quando foi descoberto que mentiu para sua família.
NYC Slang
phony speech / all talk, no action
Related Idioms & Phrases
pregar água e beber vinho (preach water and drink wine)
falar com duas bocas (speak with two mouths)
dizer uma coisa e fazer outra (say one thing and do another)
discurso de jacaré (crocodile discourse - insincere sympathy)
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