obvious task
[/ˈɒbviəs tɑːsk/]
noun phrasepl: obvious tasks
tarefa óbvia
1. A job or assignment that is clear, evident, and easy to understand or perceive; a task whose purpose, method, or outcome is plainly apparent
Cleaning up after the meeting was an obvious task that nobody wanted to volunteer for.
Limpar a bagunça depois da reunião era uma tarefa óbvia que ninguém queria se oferecer para fazer.
2. A responsibility or duty that is self-evident and requires no explanation or clarification
The obvious task in this situation is to call customer service immediately.
A tarefa óbvia nesta situação é ligar para o atendimento ao cliente imediatamente.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, referring to something as an 'obvious task' can carry a slightly dismissive or sarcastic tone, implying that the task is so simple it hardly needs to be stated. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'tarefa óbvia' is used more neutrally in professional and educational settings.
NYC Slang
no-brainer; piece of cake (informal equivalent)
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