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expedite carelessly

[ɪkˈspɛdaɪt ˈkɛrləsli]
verb phrase
apressar descuidadamente
1. to speed up or accelerate a process or task in a hasty or negligent manner, without proper attention to detail or quality
The manager decided to expedite carelessly through the project deadline, resulting in numerous errors.
O gerente decidiu apressar descuidadamente o projeto antes do prazo, resultando em numerosos erros.
2. to rush through something important without due diligence
They expedited carelessly with the safety inspection, which was a serious mistake.
Eles apressaram descuidadamente a inspeção de segurança, o que foi um erro grave.
NYC Slang
rush the job / do it half-ass
Synonyms
rush carelesslyhurry negligentlyspeed up recklesslyhasten without care
Antonyms
proceed carefullyexpedite meticulouslydeliberate thoughtfullytake time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apressar descuidadamente
standard usage
Portugal
apressar negligentemente
slightly more formal alternative
São Paulo
tocar pressa sem cuidado
colloquial variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut corners
half-baked approach
fast and loose
speed over substance
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