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foolish selection
[ˈfuːlɪʃ sɪˈlɛkʃən]
noun
pl: foolish selections
seleção tola
1.
a choice or decision made without proper judgment or consideration; an unwise or imprudent pick
Choosing that unreliable contractor was a foolish selection that cost us dearly.
Escolher aquele empreiteiro pouco confiável foi uma seleção tola que nos custou caro.
2.
the act of choosing something inappropriate or unsuitable
His foolish selection of candidates led to project failure.
A sua seleção tola de candidatos levou ao fracasso do projeto.
NYC Slang
dumb pick
Synonyms
poor choice
bad decision
unwise selection
imprudent choice
misguided pick
Antonyms
wise selection
prudent choice
good decision
sound judgment
astute pick
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
seleção tola
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
escolha boba
alternative phrasing often used in business contexts
Portugal
seleção imprudente
more formal variant preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a fool's choice
barking up the wrong tree
a shot in the dark
jumping the gun
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