hasty pledge
[/ˈheɪsti plɛdʒ/]
nounpl: hasty pledges
promessa precipitada
1. A promise or commitment made quickly without careful thought or consideration
He made a hasty pledge to help without understanding the full scope of the project.
Ele fez uma promessa precipitada de ajudar sem entender o escopo completo do projeto.
2. A solemn promise given impulsively, often without proper deliberation
Her hasty pledge to attend every meeting proved impossible to keep.
Sua promessa precipitada de comparecer a todas as reuniões provou ser impossível de cumprir.
This phrase reflects the cultural value placed on careful decision-making in both Brazilian and American business contexts. Making hasty pledges is generally viewed negatively as it indicates lack of foresight and reliability. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, there's an emphasis on honoring commitments, making hasty pledges particularly frowned upon.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff promise
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