insignificant remarks
[/ɪnˈsɪɡnɪfɪkənt rɪˈmɑːrks/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
observações insignificantes
1. Comments or statements that are unimportant, trivial, or lacking substance or meaning
The politician dismissed the journalist's questions as insignificant remarks.
O político descartou as perguntas do jornalista como observações insignificantes.
2. Off-hand or casual comments that have little value or consequence
During the meeting, there were many insignificant remarks that wasted time.
Durante a reunião, houve muitas observações insignificantes que desperdiçaram tempo.
In Brazilian business culture, dismissing someone's remarks as 'insignificant' can be considered somewhat disrespectful, whereas in American corporate settings it is more commonly used as neutral analytical language. In Portugal, this phrase maintains a more formal tone in professional contexts.
NYC Slang
small talk that goes nowhere
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