overlooked task
[ˌoʊvərˈlʊkt tæsk]
noun phrasepl: overlooked tasks
tarefa negligenciada
1. A task or responsibility that has been forgotten, ignored, or not given proper attention
The overlooked task in the project caused delays in the final deadline.
A tarefa negligenciada no projeto causou atrasos no prazo final.
2. A job or assignment that was unintentionally missed or passed by
During the audit, they discovered an overlooked task that needed immediate attention.
Durante a auditoria, descobriram uma tarefa negligenciada que precisava de atenção imediata.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, overlooked tasks are often discussed in meetings and project management contexts. In Brazil, there's an emphasis on collective responsibility and follow-up (acompanhamento), while in the US, the phrase is commonly used in corporate settings to discuss accountability and quality control failures.
NYC Slang
dropped ball; something that slipped through the cracks
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