make a passing reference to
[/meɪk ə ˈpæsɪŋ ˈrɛfərəns tu/]
verb phrase
fazer uma menção passageira a
1. to mention something briefly or casually without going into detail or emphasis
During the meeting, the director made a passing reference to the budget cuts that would be implemented next quarter.
Durante a reunião, o diretor fez uma menção passageira aos cortes orçamentários que seriam implementados no próximo trimestre.
2. to allude to something in a fleeting or incidental manner
She made a passing reference to her childhood in the small town during her speech.
Ela fez uma menção passageira à sua infância na pequena cidade durante seu discurso.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in formal and professional contexts such as meetings, presentations, and academic discussions. It indicates politeness and brevity when introducing a topic that is not central to the main discussion. In Brazilian culture, it's often used in business environments and formal speeches to acknowledge something without dedicating significant time to it.
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