lack balance
[/læk ˈbæləns/]
verb phrase
falta de equilíbrio; carecer de equilíbrio
1. To be deficient in physical equilibrium or stability
The tightrope walker began to lack balance and fell into the net.
O equilibrista começou a carecer de equilíbrio e caiu na rede.
2. To be deficient in proportional distribution or harmony
The budget lacks balance between spending and revenue.
O orçamento carece de equilíbrio entre despesas e receitas.
3. To be mentally or emotionally unstable
After the trauma, he seemed to lack balance in his emotional responses.
Após o trauma, ele parecia carecer de equilíbrio emocional.
In Brazilian culture, 'falta de equilíbrio' is commonly used both literally (physical balance in capoeira, sports) and figuratively (work-life balance, emotional stability). The phrase is equally understood in Portugal and among Portuguese speakers worldwide, with no significant regional stigma or preference.
NYC Slang
off-kilter; out of whack
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