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maintain one's focus

[meɪnˈteɪn wʌnz ˈfoʊkəs]
verb phrase
manter o foco
1. to keep one's attention or concentration directed toward a particular goal, task, or objective without distraction
It's important to maintain one's focus during the exam to avoid making careless mistakes.
É importante manter o foco durante o exame para evitar cometer erros descuidados.
2. to persist in concentrating on something despite difficulties or distractions
She managed to maintain her focus on her studies despite personal challenges.
Ela conseguiu manter o foco nos estudos apesar dos desafios pessoais.
NYC Slang
stay locked in
Synonyms
stay focusedconcentratekeep one's attentionremain focusedsustain concentration
Antonyms
lose focusget distractedwander offlose concentrationlose track

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter o foco
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
manter a concentração
alternative phrasing slightly more formal
São Paulo
manter o foco
standard usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
manter a concentração
more commonly used than 'foco' in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your eyes on the prize
stay in the zone
keep your head in the game
não perder de vista
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