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passing help

[ˈpæsɪŋ hɛlp]
noun phrase
ajuda temporária; ajuda passageira
1. Temporary or brief assistance provided for a short duration
The volunteer offered only passing help during the crisis.
O voluntário ofereceu apenas uma ajuda passageira durante a crise.
2. Superficial or cursory support that does not address underlying problems
The government's policy was criticized as mere passing help rather than a long-term solution.
A política do governo foi criticada como uma simples ajuda passageira em vez de uma solução de longo prazo.
Synonyms
temporary assistancebrief supportfleeting aidsuperficial help
Antonyms
long-term supportsustained assistancepermanent helpcomprehensive aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda passageira
common usage in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda de momento
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
ajuda temporária
more formal usage
Portugal
ajuda transitória
formal European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

a drop in the bucket
a band-aid solution
here today, gone tomorrow
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