frivolous pursuits
[FRIV-uh-lus PER-soots]
noun phrasepl: frivolous pursuits
atividades frívolas
1. Activities or interests that lack seriousness, importance, or substance; pastimes considered trivial or superficial
She abandoned her frivolous pursuits to focus on her career.
Ela abandonou suas atividades frívolas para se concentrar em sua carreira.
2. Leisurely activities undertaken merely for entertainment or amusement without practical value
His frivolous pursuits included collecting designer handbags and attending exclusive parties.
Seus passatempos frívolas incluíam colecionar bolsas de grife e frequentar festas exclusivas.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'frivolous pursuits' often carries a judgmental tone, frequently used to criticize wealthy individuals or those perceived as lacking ambition. In Brazil, the phrase is commonly employed in media discussing the lifestyles of celebrities or the upper class. In the USA, it's often used in moral or self-improvement contexts, particularly in professional or educational settings.
NYC Slang
time-wasting stuff / shallow hobby flex
Related Idioms & Phrases
waste time on frivolous pursuits
indulge in frivolous pursuits
abandon frivolous pursuits
frivolous pursuits of the idle rich
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