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make unequal progress

[/meɪk ˌʌnˈiːkwəl ˈprɒɡres/]
verb phrase
fazer progresso desigual
1. to advance or develop at inconsistent rates; to move forward with varying degrees of success or speed in different areas or aspects
The two students made unequal progress in their studies, with one excelling in mathematics while the other struggled.
Os dois alunos fizeram progresso desigual em seus estudos, com um se destacando em matemática enquanto o outro enfrentava dificuldades.
2. to achieve advancement that is not uniform or balanced across different domains or time periods
The company made unequal progress across its various departments during the restructuring.
A empresa fez progresso desigual em seus vários departamentos durante a reestruturação.
Synonyms
advance unevenlyprogress inconsistentlymake varied progressdevelop irregularly
Antonyms
make equal progressprogress uniformlyadvance consistentlydevelop evenly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer progresso desigual
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
fazer progressos desiguais
plural form often preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

two steps forward, one step back
hit and miss progress
uneven development
fitful advancement
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