hasty commitment
[ˈheɪsti kəˈmɪtmənt]
noun phrasepl: hasty commitments
compromisso precipitado
1. a promise, obligation, or pledge made quickly without sufficient thought, consideration, or deliberation
Making a hasty commitment to the project without reviewing the budget was a mistake.
Fazer um compromisso precipitado com o projeto sem revisar o orçamento foi um erro.
2. an agreement or dedication entered into impulsively, often resulting in regret or difficulty
He regretted his hasty commitment to marry after only three months of dating.
Ele se arrependeu de seu compromisso precipitado em se casar após apenas três meses de namoro.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, hasty commitments are viewed negatively and seen as signs of poor judgment or lack of professionalism. In Brazil, there is a cultural emphasis on relationship-building before major commitments, making hasty commitments particularly frowned upon in professional settings. The phrase is commonly used to caution against impulsive decisions in both personal and professional contexts.
NYC Slang
jumping the gun; going all-in too fast
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