fleeting commitment
[/ˈfliːtɪŋ kəˈmɪtmənt/]
noun phrasepl: fleeting commitments
compromisso efêmero
1. A brief, temporary, or short-lived promise or obligation that lacks permanence or lasting dedication
His fleeting commitment to the project ended when he lost interest after two weeks.
Seu compromisso efêmero com o projeto terminou quando ele perdeu o interesse após duas semanas.
2. A casual or superficial dedication to something that is quickly abandoned or forgotten
The band's fleeting commitment to their new musical direction didn't survive the first album.
O compromisso efêmero da banda com sua nova direção musical não sobreviveu ao primeiro álbum.
In Brazilian culture, 'compromisso efêmero' reflects the concept of 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility), where temporary commitments are sometimes seen as pragmatic rather than dishonest. In the USA, fleeting commitments are often criticized as indicative of lack of reliability, particularly in business and personal relationships.
NYC Slang
half-hearted commitment; fly-by-night promise
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