order poorly
[/ˈɔrdər ˈpɔrli/]
verb phrase
pedir mal; fazer um pedido inadequado
1. to place an order incorrectly, incompletely, or without proper attention to detail
She ordered poorly at the restaurant and received the wrong dish.
Ela pediu mal no restaurante e recebeu um prato errado.
2. to request goods or services in a disorganized or inefficient manner
The company ordered poorly and ended up with excess inventory.
A empresa fez pedidos inadequados e acabou com estoque em excesso.
3. to arrange or organize something in a deficient or unsatisfactory way
If you order poorly, the project timeline will suffer.
Se você organizar mal, o cronograma do projeto sofrerá.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts in retail, food service, and business settings. In Brazil, it often appears in restaurant and e-commerce interactions. The phrase reflects universal frustration with miscommunication in consumer transactions.
NYC Slang
botch an order; mess up the order
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