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foolish choice

[ˈfuːlɪʃ tʃɔɪs]
noun phrasepl: foolish choices
escolha tola
1. A decision or selection that demonstrates lack of good judgment, wisdom, or prudence
Leaving his job without another offer lined up was a foolish choice.
Sair do seu emprego sem ter outra oferta de trabalho foi uma escolha tola.
2. An action or decision that is likely to result in negative consequences or regret
Investing all his savings in that scheme proved to be a foolish choice.
Investir todas as suas economias naquele esquema provou ser uma escolha tola.
NYC Slang
dumb move, bone-headed choice
Synonyms
unwise decisionpoor decisionbad judgmentreckless choiceimprudent decision
Antonyms
wise choicesensible decisionprudent choicesound judgment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha tola
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Brazil
escolha burra
More colloquial and informal variant
Portugal
escolha estúpida
Common alternative in European Portuguese
Portugal
opção imprudente
More formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

a shot in the dark
barking up the wrong tree
miss the boat
put all your eggs in one basket
cut off your nose to spite your face
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