loose plans
[/luːs plænz/]
noun phrase
planos vagos
1. Plans that are not firmly fixed, detailed, or committed to; flexible arrangements without specific details or firm commitments
We have loose plans to meet up this weekend, but nothing is confirmed yet.
Temos planos vagos de nos encontrarmos neste fim de semana, mas nada está confirmado ainda.
2. Tentative or informal arrangements that can be easily changed or modified
Their loose plans for the trip include visiting some museums and trying local restaurants.
Os planos vagos deles para a viagem incluem visitar alguns museus e experimentar restaurantes locais.
In Brazilian culture, loose plans are extremely common in social contexts, reflecting a more flexible and spontaneous approach to social arrangements compared to more rigid Northern European or East Asian cultures. The phrase reflects the 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility and adaptability) characteristic of Brazilian social interactions. In the USA, particularly in urban areas, loose plans are becoming increasingly normalized due to digital communication allowing last-minute confirmations.
NYC Slang
We're gonna wing it
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