flagrant issue
[ˈflæɡrənt ˈɪʃuː]
noun phrasepl: flagrant issues
questão flagrante
1. A matter or problem that is obviously and glaringly wrong, offensive, or in violation of rules; something that is shockingly evident and cannot be denied or overlooked
The flagrant issue of discrimination in the workplace could no longer be ignored by management.
A questão flagrante de discriminação no local de trabalho não podia mais ser ignorada pela administração.
2. A blatant or egregious problem that is unmistakably apparent and demands immediate attention
The audit revealed a flagrant issue with financial mismanagement.
A auditoria revelou uma questão flagrante de má gestão financeira.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts, 'flagrant issue' emphasizes something so obviously wrong that it demands immediate action. In Brazil, similar expressions like 'problema gritante' (screaming problem) are frequently used in casual speech. In legal and formal American contexts, 'flagrant' often appears in discussions of violations and breaches, reflecting the term's strong emphasis on undeniable wrongdoing.
NYC Slang
blatant mess; obvious problem that's in your face
Related Idioms & Phrases
a flagrant issue that sticks out like a sore thumb
a flagrant issue that cannot be swept under the rug
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