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distant deadlines
[/ˈdɪstənt ˈdɛdlaɪnz/]
noun phrase
prazos distantes
1.
deadlines or due dates that are far away in time; tasks or projects with completion dates that are not imminent
With distant deadlines, it's easy to procrastinate on important projects.
Com prazos distantes, é fácil procrastinar em projetos importantes.
2.
future completion dates that seem to allow ample time before action is required
Students often struggle with distant deadlines because they lack urgency.
Os estudantes frequentemente têm dificuldade com prazos distantes porque carecem de urgência.
Synonyms
far-off deadlines
remote deadlines
future deadlines
long-term deadlines
Antonyms
imminent deadlines
approaching deadlines
near deadlines
tight deadlines
urgent deadlines
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prazos distantes
most common usage
São Paulo
prazos distantes / prazos longínquos
longínquos also used in formal contexts
Portugal
prazos distantes / prazos remotos
remotos is more frequently used in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a long way off
down the road
in the distant future
procrastination's best friend
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