executing poorly
[ɪɡˈzɛkjutɪŋ ˈpɔrli]
verb phrase
executando mal
1. performing or carrying out a task, plan, or action in an inadequate, inefficient, or substandard manner
The team was executing poorly during the first half of the game.
O time estava executando mal durante o primeiro tempo do jogo.
2. failing to implement or complete something with the required skill, precision, or quality
The company's marketing campaign was executing poorly in reaching its target audience.
A campanha de marketing da empresa estava executando mal ao alcançar seu público-alvo.
3. demonstrating weak performance or inability to meet expected standards in implementation
The orchestra was executing poorly due to lack of rehearsal.
A orquestra estava executando mal devido à falta de ensaio.
This phrase is commonly used in both American corporate and sports contexts to describe substandard performance. In Brazil, 'executando mal' is frequently heard in business meetings, sports commentary, and everyday conversation when someone's performance falls below expectations. The phrase is neutral and professional enough for workplace use while remaining accessible in casual contexts.
NYC Slang
botching it / screwing it up / phoning it in
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