foreseen answer

[for-SEE-uhn AN-ser]
noun phrasepl: foreseen answers
resposta previsível
1. An answer or response that was anticipated or expected beforehand; a predictable reply
The politician gave the foreseen answer to the controversial question, disappointing those hoping for candor.
O político deu a resposta previsível à questão controversa, decepcionando quem esperava sinceridade.
2. A response that aligns with what one had predicted or calculated in advance
Her foreseen answer to the job interview question showed she had prepared thoroughly.
Sua resposta previsível à pergunta da entrevista mostrou que ela havia se preparado bem.
This phrase is frequently used in journalism, politics, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA when discussing disappointing or typical responses that fail to provide new information or authentic perspective. It reflects a cultural skepticism toward formulaic or rehearsed answers in public discourse.
NYC Slang
the same old song and dance
Synonyms / Sinônimos
predictable answeranticipated responseexpected replyforeseeable answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
unexpected answersurprising responseunforeseen replyunpredictable answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta previsível
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta previsível
Standard formal usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta que se vinha esperando
More colloquial variation common in speech
Portugal
resposta prevista
Portuguese variant, slightly more concise than Brazilian form

Related Words

foreseeanticipatepredictableexpectationresponse

Related Idioms & Phrases

see it coming
read between the lines
know what to expect
write the script
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