drastic decision
[/ˈdræstɪk dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasepl: drastic decisions
decisão drástica
1. a severe or extreme decision that has significant consequences or represents a major change in course of action
The company made a drastic decision to lay off half of its workforce.
A empresa tomou uma decisão drástica de demitir metade de sua força de trabalho.
2. a bold or radical choice made to address a serious problem or crisis
The doctor recommended drastic decision regarding the patient's treatment options.
O médico recomendou uma decisão drástica com relação às opções de tratamento do paciente.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'drastic decision' is used in business, healthcare, and personal situations to indicate a significant turning point. Brazilians often use this phrase in corporate restructuring or major life changes. In American culture, the phrase appears frequently in crisis management and emergency situations. The expression carries weight and seriousness, implying that alternatives have been exhausted.
NYC Slang
a real tough call; playing for keeps; going all-in
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