embracing incorrectly
[ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ ɪnˈkɔrɪktli]
verb phrase
abraçar incorretamente
1. To hold someone in one's arms in an improper, clumsy, or wrong manner
He was embracing incorrectly, forgetting to support her properly.
Ele estava abraçando incorretamente, esquecendo de apoiá-la adequadamente.
2. To accept or adopt an idea, belief, or concept in a mistaken or inappropriate way
The company was embracing incorrectly the new policy without understanding its implications.
A empresa estava abraçando incorretamente a nova política sem entender suas implicações.
3. To misinterpret or wrongly implement a practice or method
They were embracing incorrectly the traditional customs, missing their true meaning.
Eles estavam abraçando incorretamente os costumes tradicionais, perdendo seu verdadeiro significado.
In Brazilian culture, physical affection through embracing is important, so doing it incorrectly can carry social significance. The phrase is often used metaphorically to describe accepting ideas or practices without proper understanding, reflecting the cultural value placed on genuine comprehension and respect for traditions.
NYC Slang
hugging it wrong; doing it all wrong
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