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misleading directions

[/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ dɪˈrekʃənz/]
noun phrase
instruções enganosas
1. directions or instructions that are intentionally or unintentionally false, inaccurate, or designed to confuse
The GPS provided misleading directions that took us in circles.
O GPS forneceu instruções enganosas que nos fez andar em círculos.
2. information or guidance that leads someone to an incorrect conclusion or wrong destination
The tourist received misleading directions from a local who didn't know the area well.
O turista recebeu instruções enganosas de um local que não conhecia bem a região.
NYC Slang
bad directions / wild goose chase
Synonyms
false directionsincorrect directionsdeceptive directionsinaccurate directionsconfusing directions
Antonyms
accurate directionscorrect directionsclear directionsprecise directionsreliable directions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instruções enganosas
most common usage
São Paulo
instruções enganosas / direções falsas
commonly used in urban context
Portugal
indicações enganosas
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lead someone up the garden path
send someone on a wild goose chase
throw someone off the scent
pull the wool over someone's eyes
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