harmless task

[/ˈhɑːrmlɪs tæsk/]
noun phrasepl: harmless tasks
tarefa inofensiva
1. A job or assignment that presents no danger, risk, or negative consequences to anyone involved
Organizing the office supplies is a harmless task that anyone can do.
Organizar os suprimentos do escritório é uma tarefa inofensiva que qualquer um pode fazer.
2. An activity or work that is safe and free from potential harm or injury
The teacher assigned a harmless task to keep the students occupied during the field trip.
A professora atribuiu uma tarefa inofensiva para manter os alunos ocupados durante o passeio.
The phrase is commonly used in American corporate and educational contexts to describe routine assignments or activities. In Brazil, it's frequently used in business settings and informal conversations to reassure someone that a job is safe and straightforward. The concept reflects a cultural emphasis on workplace safety and risk assessment in both American and Brazilian professional environments.
NYC Slang
piece of cake task
Synonyms / Sinônimos
safe taskbenign taskinnocuous taskrisk-free taskinnocent task
Antonyms / Antônimos
dangerous taskhazardous taskrisky taskharmful taskperilous task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa inofensiva
Most common and widely understood translation
Brazil
tarefa segura
Alternative translation emphasizing safety aspect
Portugal
tarefa inofensiva
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used as 'tarefa segura'
Brazil (informal)
tarefa moleza
Colloquial usage meaning an easy, safe task

Related Words

harmlesssafetyinnocuousbenignsecure

Related Idioms & Phrases

a walk in the park
child's play
safe as houses
no harm, no foul
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