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humble plan

[ˈhʌmbəl plæn]
noun phrasepl: humble plans
plano modesto
1. A modest or unpretentious plan or proposal, often presented with deference or self-deprecation
I'd like to present my humble plan for improving the office workflow.
Gostaria de apresentar meu plano modesto para melhorar o fluxo de trabalho do escritório.
2. A simple, straightforward scheme without grandiose ambitions
His humble plan was to save enough money for a small house.
Seu plano modesto era economizar dinheiro suficiente para uma pequena casa.
Synonyms
modest proposalsimple planunpretentious schemebasic strategy
Antonyms
ambitious plangrandiose schemeelaborate planlofty proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano modesto
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
plano simples
Often used interchangeably with 'plano modesto'
São Paulo
plano humilde
More formal, direct translation preferred in business contexts
Portugal
plano humilde
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in my humble opinion
humble beginnings
eat humble pie
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