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
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