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imprecise help

[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs hɛlp]
noun phrasepl: imprecise help (uncountable)
ajuda imprecisa
1. assistance or support that lacks clarity, accuracy, or specific detail; unhelpful guidance that is vague or unclear
The instructions provided were imprecise help that left us more confused than before.
As instruções fornecidas foram ajuda imprecisa que nos deixou mais confuso do que antes.
2. assistance offered without proper understanding of the actual problem or need
He gave imprecise help by suggesting general solutions without understanding our specific situation.
Ele ofereceu ajuda imprecisa ao sugerir soluções gerais sem entender nossa situação específica.
NYC Slang
half-assed help
Synonyms
vague assistanceunclear guidanceunhelpful supportfuzzy directionsambiguous help
Antonyms
precise helpclear assistanceexact guidancespecific supportdetailed help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda imprecisa
standard usage
São Paulo
ajuda vaga
common alternative
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda confusa
colloquial variant
Portugal
ajuda imprecisa
formal usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

not much help
more of a hindrance than a help
barking up the wrong tree
missing the mark
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