frustrating position
[frəˈstreɪtɪŋ pəˈzɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: frustrating positions
posição frustrante
1. A situation or circumstance that causes annoyance, disappointment, or inability to achieve one's goals
After losing the game due to a referee's bad call, the team found themselves in a frustrating position.
Após perder o jogo por causa de uma má decisão do árbitro, o time se viu em uma posição frustrante.
2. In negotiations or conflict, a state where progress is blocked or limited despite efforts
The diplomat found herself in a frustrating position where neither side would compromise.
A diplomata se viu em uma posição frustrante onde nenhum dos lados queria fazer concessões.
3. In sports or games, a disadvantageous tactical or strategic situation
The chess player was in a frustrating position with limited moves available.
O jogador de xadrez estava em uma posição frustrante com movimentos limitados disponíveis.
This phrase is commonly used in American business and sports contexts to describe setbacks or challenges. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in professional, political, and casual conversations to express disappointment with circumstances beyond one's immediate control. The concept is universally understood across English and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
NYC Slang
in a bind / in a jam / stuck
Related Idioms & Phrases
between a rock and a hard place
up the creek without a paddle
in hot water
em maus lençóis (Portuguese idiom meaning in bad sheets/situation)
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