dropped intention
[drɑpt ɪnˈtɛnʃən]
noun phrasepl: dropped intentions
intenção abandonada
1. A plan, goal, or purpose that was initially intended but subsequently abandoned or no longer pursued
After the budget cuts, the dropped intention to expand the office became a source of frustration for the team.
Após os cortes orçamentários, a intenção abandonada de expandir o escritório se tornou uma fonte de frustração para a equipe.
2. An objective or commitment that someone decided to stop working toward
His dropped intention to learn piano disappointed his parents.
Sua intenção abandonada de aprender piano decepcionou seus pais.
This phrase reflects contemporary usage in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in business, personal development, and goal-setting discussions. In Brazil, it often appears in contexts discussing unfulfilled New Year's resolutions (resoluções de Ano Novo) or abandoned personal projects due to economic constraints or changing priorities.
NYC Slang
dropped plan; shelved intention
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