insignificant impact
[ɪnˈsɪɡnɪfɪkənt ˈɪmpækt]
noun phrasepl: insignificant impacts
impacto insignificante
1. An effect or influence that is so small or unimportant that it has little or no meaningful consequence
The new policy had an insignificant impact on overall productivity.
A nova política teve um impacto insignificante na produtividade geral.
2. A result or outcome of minimal importance or relevance to a situation
Despite the investment, the marketing campaign made only an insignificant impact on sales.
Apesar do investimento, a campanha de marketing teve apenas um impacto insignificante nas vendas.
This phrase is commonly used in business, academic, and policy discussions in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In corporate environments, professionals use it to downplay results or to argue that a particular factor should not influence decisions. The term reflects a pragmatic, results-oriented communication style prevalent in contemporary business discourse across both cultures.
NYC Slang
no big deal / doesn't move the needle
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a dent in something (opposite meaning)
drop in the bucket
didn't even scratch the surface
made barely a blip on the radar
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