mistaken aim
[/mɪˈsteɪkən eɪm/]
nounpl: mistaken aims
pontaria errada, mira equivocada, alvo incorreto
1. An attempt to hit, reach, or achieve a target that is based on incorrect judgment or miscalculation
The archer's mistaken aim caused the arrow to miss the bullseye by several inches.
A pontaria errada do arqueiro fez a flecha errar o alvo por vários centímetros.
2. A misdirected effort or intention based on false assumptions or misunderstanding
His criticism of the proposal was based on a mistaken aim about the company's intentions.
Sua crítica à proposta foi baseada em uma compreensão errada sobre as intenções da empresa.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'mistaken aim' is commonly used in sports contexts (archery, shooting, darts) as well as figuratively to describe misdirected efforts or misguided intentions in professional and personal situations. The phrase reflects a universal understanding of the importance of accuracy and proper targeting in achieving goals.
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