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heavy commitment

[/ˈhɛvi kəˈmɪtmənt/]
noun phrasepl: heavy commitments
compromisso pesado / compromisso oneroso
1. A serious, demanding obligation or responsibility that requires significant time, resources, or effort
Taking care of an elderly parent is a heavy commitment.
Cuidar de um pai idoso é um compromisso pesado.
2. A substantial financial or contractual obligation with long-term consequences
Buying a house is a heavy commitment for most families.
Comprar uma casa é um compromisso pesado para a maioria das famílias.
3. A demanding emotional or personal responsibility
Marriage is a heavy commitment that requires dedication.
O casamento é um compromisso pesado que requer dedicação.
NYC Slang
that's a big ask / serious business
Synonyms
serious obligationmajor responsibilitysignificant burdenweighty undertaking
Antonyms
light commitmentminor obligationcasual arrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso pesado / comprometimento pesado
Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
compromisso oneroso / responsabilidade pesada
Preferred in business and legal contexts
Portugal
compromisso exigente / obrigação gravosa
More formal usage, common in legal and formal writings

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite off more than you can chew
take on a heavy load
shoulder a burden
make a commitment
be bound by obligation
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