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half-backing

[/hæf ˈbækɪŋ/]
noun
apoio parcial; recuo a meio termo
1. The act of providing only partial or incomplete support for something; failing to commit fully to a position or action
His half-backing of the project showed a lack of confidence.
Seu apoio parcial ao projeto mostrou falta de confiança.
2. In sports, particularly rugby or American football, the position or action of a half-back player
The half-backing position requires both speed and tactical awareness.
A posição de meia-ala exige tanto velocidade quanto consciência tática.
Synonyms
half-commitmentpartial supportlukewarm endorsementhedging
Antonyms
full commitmentcomplete supportwholehearted endorsementfull backing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio parcial; meia-ala
Common in sports contexts and general usage
Portugal
apoio a meias; meia-ala
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

half measures
fence-sitting
playing it safe
not fully committed
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