feeble force
[/ˈfiːbəl fɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: feeble forces
força fraca
1. A weak or ineffectual military, political, or physical power; a group or entity lacking sufficient strength or capacity to achieve its objectives
The small country's feeble force could not withstand the invasion.
A força fraca do pequeno país não conseguiu resistir à invasão.
2. An inadequate or ineffectual effort or attempt to accomplish something
His feeble force of will was insufficient to overcome his addiction.
Sua força fraca de vontade foi insuficiente para superar seu vício.
The phrase 'feeble force' is commonly used in military and political contexts in both American and Brazilian English to describe inadequate defensive or offensive capabilities. In Brazil, it may also appear in informal speech describing personal weakness or lack of determination. The term carries a somewhat dismissive tone and is often used in news media and political discourse.
NYC Slang
weak sauce / wimpy effort
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