inaccurate directions

[ɪnˈækjərət dɪˈrekʃənz]

noun phrase

instruções imprecisas

1. guidance or instructions that contain errors, mistakes, or are not exact; directions that do not correctly lead someone to their intended destination

The inaccurate directions caused us to drive in circles for an hour.

As instruções imprecisas nos fizeram dirigir em círculos por uma hora.

2. information that is unreliable, inexact, or misleading regarding location, route, or procedures

She complained to the hotel manager about the inaccurate directions to the restaurant.

Ela reclamou com o gerente do hotel sobre as instruções imprecisas para o restaurante.

NYC Slang

bad directions; bum steer

Synonyms

misleading directions incorrect directions wrong directions faulty directions imprecise directions

Antonyms

accurate directions precise directions correct directions reliable directions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

instruções imprecisas; direções incorretas

common usage in most Brazilian Portuguese regions

Rio de Janeiro

instruções erradas; caminho errado

colloquial usage, more informal tone

São Paulo

indicações incorretas; direcionamento impreciso

more formal usage in business contexts

Portugal

indicações imprecisas; direccionamento incorrecto

European Portuguese spelling conventions apply

Related Idioms & Phrases

send someone on a wild goose chase

lead someone astray

give someone the runaround

lose one's way

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