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improbable option
[/ɪmˈprɑbəbəl ˈɑpʃən/]
noun phrase
pl: improbable options
opção improvável
1.
A choice or alternative that is unlikely to succeed or occur; an unlikely possibility
Winning the lottery was an improbable option for funding his business.
Ganhar na loteria era uma opção improvável para financiar seu negócio.
2.
A course of action that has low probability of being selected or executed
Quitting his job was considered an improbable option until the company downsized.
Deixar seu emprego era considerado uma opção improvável até a empresa enxugar.
NYC Slang
a long shot; a stretch
Synonyms
unlikely choice
remote possibility
slim chance
long shot
far-fetched option
Antonyms
probable option
likely choice
viable option
reasonable alternative
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
opção improvável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
opção improvável
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
opção improvável
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a needle in a haystack
betting against the odds
a million-to-one chance
reach for the stars
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