hunt haphazardly
[/hʌnt ˈhæpəzərdli/]
verb phrase
caçar ao acaso; caçar de forma desorganizada
1. to search for or pursue prey in a disorganized, random, or unsystematic manner without a clear plan or strategy
The young hunter decided to hunt haphazardly through the forest instead of following the established trails.
O jovem caçador decidiu caçar ao acaso pela floresta em vez de seguir as trilhas estabelecidas.
2. to pursue something with little direction or purpose; to search carelessly
They were hunting haphazardly for the missing documents in the cluttered office.
Eles estavam procurando ao acaso pelos documentos perdidos no escritório bagunçado.
This phrase is commonly used both in hunting contexts and metaphorically in business or academic settings in both Brazilian and American English to describe inefficient or disorganized search efforts. In Brazil, the concept of 'gambiarra' (improvisation) is sometimes associated with haphazard approaches, reflecting a cultural tendency toward flexible problem-solving.
NYC Slang
to hunt all over the place; to go on a wild goose chase
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