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impractical remarks

[/ɪmˈpræktɪkəl rɪˈmɑːrks/]
noun phrase
observações impraticáveis
1. Comments or statements that are not feasible, realistic, or capable of being put into practical application
The engineer dismissed the architect's impractical remarks about building a skyscraper without a foundation.
O engenheiro descartou as observações impraticáveis do arquiteto sobre construir um arranha-céu sem fundação.
2. Statements that lack consideration for real-world constraints, costs, or logistics
During the budget meeting, several impractical remarks were made about doubling the project scope without additional funding.
Durante a reunião de orçamento, várias observações impraticáveis foram feitas sobre dobrar o escopo do projeto sem financiamento adicional.
NYC Slang
pie-in-the-sky talk; hot air
Synonyms
unrealistic commentsunfeasible suggestionsidealistic remarkspie-in-the-sky commentsivory tower remarks
Antonyms
practical remarksrealistic suggestionsfeasible commentspragmatic observations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observações impraticáveis
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comentários impraticáveis
Alternative phrasing commonly used in informal speech
São Paulo
observações impraticáveis
Formal business and academic usage
Portugal
observações pouco práticas
Slightly different phrasing, 'pouco práticas' is common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

head in the clouds
castle in the air
pie in the sky
no rhyme or reason
not worth the paper it's printed on
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