falling prospects

[ˈfɔːlɪŋ ˈprɒspɛkts]
noun phrase
perspectivas em declínio
1. diminishing chances of success or improvement in the future; declining opportunities or expectations
With the company's falling prospects, many employees began looking for new jobs.
Com as perspectivas em declínio da empresa, muitos funcionários começaram a procurar novos empregos.
2. a worsening outlook or future potential in career, business, or personal circumstances
The team's falling prospects after three consecutive losses worried the fans.
As perspectivas em declínio do time após três derrotas consecutivas preocupavam os torcedores.
This phrase is commonly used in business, economic, and personal contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in media discussions about companies, sports teams, and economic conditions. The phrase reflects concerns about future stability and is often used in news reports and workplace conversations.
NYC Slang
things are going downhill; the outlook is tanking
Synonyms / Sinônimos
declining prospectsdiminishing opportunitiesworsening outlookbleak futuredecreasing chances
Antonyms / Antônimos
rising prospectsimproving outlookgrowing opportunitiesbright futureincreasing chances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectivas em declínio
standard and widely understood expression
Rio de Janeiro
perspectivas caindo
more colloquial variation used in informal speech
São Paulo
perspectivas piores
alternative expression emphasizing worsening situation
Portugal
perspectivas em queda
European Portuguese variation, slightly different structure

Related Words

prospectopportunityoutlookforecastdeclinedeteriorationdownturn

Related Idioms & Phrases

things are looking down
dark cloud on the horizon
the writing is on the wall
storm clouds gathering
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