loose expression
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nounpl: loose expressions
expressão vaga; linguagem imprecisa; fala desapegada
1. A phrase, statement, or manner of speaking that is not precise, exact, or carefully chosen; language that is informal or approximate rather than strict
Using loose expressions in academic writing can make your arguments less convincing.
Usar expressões vagas em redações acadêmicas pode tornar seus argumentos menos convincentes.
2. Speech or language that is casual, unguarded, or free from rigid constraints; colloquial phrasing
In casual conversation, loose expressions are perfectly acceptable and even natural.
Em conversas casuais, expressões vagas são perfeitamente aceitáveis e até naturais.
3. Utterances that lack formality or precision; words chosen without careful deliberation
The politician's loose expressions during the interview raised questions about his knowledge of the subject.
As expressões desapegadas do político durante a entrevista levantaram questões sobre seu conhecimento do assunto.
In Brazilian and American educational contexts, loose expressions are often criticized in formal writing and academic discourse, where precision and clarity are valued. However, in casual conversation and popular culture, loose expressions are embraced as part of natural, authentic communication. The distinction between formal and informal language use is an important aspect of linguistic competence in both cultures.
NYC Slang
sloppy talk; off-the-cuff remarks
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