fair repercussion

[fer rɛpərˈkʌʃən]
noun phrasepl: fair repercussions
repercussão justa
1. A consequence or effect that is proportional, reasonable, and justified in response to an action or behavior
The employee's dismissal was a fair repercussion for stealing company resources.
A demissão do funcionário foi uma repercussão justa pelo roubo de recursos da empresa.
2. An appropriate and equitable result or backlash that follows naturally from a preceding event
Losing the contract was a fair repercussion of their poor service delivery.
Perder o contrato foi uma repercussão justa pela má qualidade do seu serviço.
In Brazilian business culture, the concept of 'repercussão justa' is often referenced in discussions of corporate accountability and labor disputes. In American contexts, the phrase emphasizes proportionality and fairness in consequences, reflecting values of justice and equity in both formal and informal settings.
NYC Slang
what comes around goes around; just deserts
Synonyms / Sinônimos
just consequencedeserved outcomeproportionate effectequitable resultreasonable backlash
Antonyms / Antônimos
unjust consequencedisproportionate effectunfair outcomeinequitable result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
repercussão justa
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
repercussão justa / consequência merecida
Both terms are commonly used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
repercussão justa / volta que o mundo da
May use colloquial expressions alongside formal term
Portugal
repercussão justa / consequência apropriada
Similar usage but may prefer 'consequência apropriada'

Related Words

consequencerepercussionoutcomeeffectretaliationreciprocityaccountability

Related Idioms & Phrases

reap what you sow
get what you deserve
chickens come home to roost
the bill comes due
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