disordered threads
[dɪˈsɔrdərd θrɛdz]
noun phrasepl: disordered threads
fios desorganizados; linhas desordenadas; fios embaraçados
1. Threads, strings, or linear elements that are tangled, jumbled, or arranged in a chaotic manner without order or structure
The sewing basket contained disordered threads of various colors scattered everywhere.
A cesta de costura continha fios desorganizados de várias cores espalhados por toda parte.
2. In a metaphorical sense, disconnected or confused ideas, narratives, or arguments lacking coherence
The author's disordered threads of thought made the essay difficult to follow.
Os fios de pensamento desorganizados do autor tornaram o ensaio difícil de acompanhar.
3. In textile or fiber arts, strands that have lost their proper arrangement or sequence
After washing, the disordered threads needed to be rewound carefully.
Depois de lavar, os fios desorganizados precisavam ser rebobinados cuidadosamente.
This phrase is commonly used in textile-rich cultures and crafting communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, handmade crafts and embroidery are culturally significant, making this term particularly relevant in discussions of traditional artisanry. In the USA, the phrase often appears metaphorically in academic and literary contexts referring to confused or disconnected narratives.
NYC Slang
tangled-up mess of threads; threads all messed up
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