explained consequences
[/ɪkˈspleɪnd ˈkɑːnsɪkwənsɪz/]
noun phrase / verb phrase
consequências explicadas
1. Results or effects of an action that have been made clear or clarified through description or analysis
The teacher explained consequences of climate change to the students.
A professora explicou as consequências da mudança climática aos alunos.
2. Outcomes that have been articulated or communicated to someone to aid understanding
She explained consequences of breaking the contract before signing it.
Ela explicou as consequências de quebrar o contrato antes de assiná-lo.
3. Logical results or repercussions that have been expounded upon or elucidated
The manager explained consequences of missing the deadline to the team.
O gerente explicou as consequências de perder o prazo para a equipe.
This phrase is commonly used in educational, professional, and legal contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in classroom settings and corporate communications. In American English, it's typical in warnings, explanations of policies, and disciplinary discussions. The act of explaining consequences is culturally valued in both contexts as a form of transparency and responsible communication.
Related Idioms & Phrases
face the music (understood consequences)
pay the price (suffer explained consequences)
reap what you sow (experience explained consequences of actions)
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