inopportune support
[/ˌɪn.ɑː.pərˈtuːn səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrasepl: inopportune supports
apoio inoportuno
1. assistance or help given at an unsuitable, inconvenient, or poorly timed moment that may cause problems rather than solve them
His inopportune support during the negotiations actually undermined our position.
Seu apoio inoportuno durante as negociações na verdade enfraqueceu nossa posição.
2. backing or endorsement offered at a time when it is disadvantageous, unwelcome, or counterproductive
The candidate received inopportune support from a controversial figure, which damaged her campaign.
A candidata recebeu apoio inoportuno de uma figura controversa, o que prejudicou sua campanha.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian political discourse and business contexts to describe endorsements or assistance that, while well-intentioned, arrive at moments that compromise negotiations, reputations, or strategic objectives. In Portuguese culture, 'intempestivo' is preferred for its classical formality. The concept reflects the importance of timing in Latin American business practices and political strategy.
NYC Slang
support at the wrong time; bad-timed backing; 'that guy showing up to help is like a brick through a window'
Related Idioms & Phrases
support at the wrong moment
help when you need it least
back someone at the worst possible time
fair-weather support
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