fragile control
[FRAJ-ul kun-TROHL]
noun phrasepl: fragile controls
controle frágil
1. a tenuous or precarious grip or authority over something or someone that is easily disrupted or lost
The government maintained only a fragile control over the disputed territory.
O governo mantinha apenas um controle frágil sobre o território disputado.
2. a delicate balance or management of a situation, system, or relationship that is vulnerable to disturbance
She had fragile control over her emotions during the stressful meeting.
Ela tinha um controle frágil sobre suas emoções durante a reunião estressante.
3. weak or unstable command of a process, organization, or circumstance prone to breakdown
The company's fragile control of its supply chain was exposed during the pandemic.
O controle frágil da empresa sobre sua cadeia de suprimentos foi exposto durante a pandemia.
This phrase is commonly used in business, political, and psychological contexts in both American and Brazilian English to describe situations where authority or mastery is unstable. In Brazil, it frequently appears in news media discussing government policies or economic situations. The concept resonates in discussions of social control and institutional stability.
NYC Slang
shaky grip / sketchy control
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