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overt manner

[/oʊˈvɜrt ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: overt manners
maneira aberta; modo ostensivo
1. A way of behaving or doing something that is open, obvious, and not hidden or secret
He criticized the government in an overt manner, making his views public without hesitation.
Ele criticou o governo de maneira aberta, tornando suas opiniões públicas sem hesitação.
2. Conduct or behavior that is clearly visible and intended to be noticed
The organization's overt manner of fundraising demonstrated their commitment to transparency.
A maneira ostensiva da organização de arrecadar fundos demonstrou seu compromisso com a transparência.
NYC Slang
out in the open; straight up
Synonyms
open mannerexplicit mannerobvious mannertransparent mannerunconcealed manner
Antonyms
covert mannerhidden mannerconcealed mannersecretive mannerimplicit manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira aberta; modo ostensivo
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
jeito aberto; de forma clara
Colloquial variant commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
forma aberta; modo patente
More formal register often used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in broad daylight
out in the open
cards on the table
lay it on the line
speak one's mind
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