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hasty method

[/ˈheɪsti ˈmɛθəd/]
noun phrasepl: hasty methods
método apressado
1. A quick and hurried way of doing something, often done without proper care or consideration
Using a hasty method to complete the project resulted in several errors.
Usar um método apressado para completar o projeto resultou em vários erros.
2. An expedient approach that prioritizes speed over thoroughness or quality
The team adopted a hasty method to meet the deadline.
A equipe adotou um método apressado para cumprir o prazo.
NYC Slang
quick and dirty method; ghetto solution
Synonyms
quick methodrushed approachexpedient wayshortcutfast-track method
Antonyms
careful methodmethodical approachthorough processdeliberate methodmeticulous approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método apressado
most common usage
São Paulo
método às pressas
colloquial variant
Portugal
método precipitado
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a shortcut
cut corners
rush job
quick fix
half-baked approach
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