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misplaced backing

[mis-PLAYSD BAK-ing]
nounpl: misplaced backings
apoio deslocado / apoio inadequado
1. Support, endorsement, or financial assistance given to the wrong person, project, or cause
The investor's misplaced backing of the failing startup cost him millions.
O apoio inadequado do investidor à startup fracassada custou-lhe milhões.
2. In construction or engineering, structural support placed in an incorrect location
The misplaced backing in the wall caused structural instability.
O apoio deslocado na parede causou instabilidade estrutural.
3. In music or audio production, accompaniment or instrumental support that is poorly positioned or inappropriate
The song suffered from misplaced backing that overshadowed the vocals.
A canção sofreu com o acompanhamento inadequado que ofuscou as vozes.
Synonyms
misguided supportinappropriate backingill-advised endorsementwrongly placed support
Antonyms
well-placed backingappropriate supportjudicious endorsement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio deslocado / apoio inadequado
Commonly used in business and construction contexts
Portugal
apoio desapropriado / suporte mal colocado
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

backing the wrong horse
throwing good money after bad
misplaced confidence
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