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flimsy basis

[/ˈflɪmzi ˈbeɪsɪs/]
noun phrasepl: flimsy bases
base frágil; fundamento frágil
1. A weak, insubstantial, or unconvincing foundation or reason for something
The argument was built on a flimsy basis with no real evidence.
O argumento foi construído sobre uma base frágil sem nenhuma evidência real.
2. An unreliable or poorly constructed support for a belief, decision, or action
Their decision to proceed was on a flimsy basis at best.
A sua decisão de prosseguir foi, no máximo, sobre uma base frágil.
NYC Slang
flimsy excuse; weak sauce
Synonyms
weak foundationshaky groundthin pretextinsubstantial reasoninggroundless basisfeeble justification
Antonyms
solid foundationstrong basissolid groundfirm footingsubstantive reasoning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
base frágil; fundamento fraco
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
base frágil; base enfraquecida
Prevalent in business and academic discourse
Portugal
base precária; fundamento débil
Slightly more formal usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

built on sand
house of cards
on shaky ground
without a leg to stand on
cutting corners
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