incorrect explanations
[/ɪnˈkɔrɛkt ɛkspləˈneɪʃənz/]
noun phrasefeminine (in Portuguese)pl: incorrect explanations
explicações incorretas
1. statements or accounts that fail to accurately describe, clarify, or justify something; explanations containing errors or falsehoods
The teacher corrected the student's incorrect explanations about photosynthesis.
A professora corrigiu as explicações incorretas do aluno sobre fotossíntese.
2. misleading or inaccurate interpretations of facts, events, or concepts
These incorrect explanations have led to widespread misunderstanding among the population.
Essas explicações incorretas levaram a mal-entendidos generalizados entre a população.
3. false or erroneous reasoning provided as justification
The defendant offered several incorrect explanations for his absence from work.
O réu ofereceu várias explicações incorretas para sua ausência do trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American educational contexts, identifying and correcting 'incorrect explanations' is a fundamental teaching strategy. In Brazil, teachers often use the phrase 'explicações incorretas' in formal assessments, while in casual conversation, 'erradas' is more common. In the USA, this term is frequently used in academic and professional settings to provide constructive feedback and promote critical thinking.
NYC Slang
wrong explanations / BS explanations (informal)
Related Idioms & Phrases
to beat around the bush (offering unclear or incorrect explanations)
to put a spin on something (providing incorrect explanations with intent to mislead)
to cry over spilled milk (offering incorrect explanations after the fact)
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