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pick impulsively
[pɪk ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli]
verb phrase
escolher impulsivamente
1.
to select or choose something quickly without careful thought or deliberation
She picked impulsively at the dessert menu without reading all the options.
Ela escolheu impulsivamente no cardápio de sobremesas sem ler todas as opções.
2.
to grab or select something suddenly based on immediate desire or feeling
He picked impulsively at the items on sale, buying things he didn't need.
Ele pegou impulsivamente os itens à venda, comprando coisas de que não precisava.
NYC Slang
grab on a whim
Synonyms
choose hastily
select carelessly
grab without thinking
decide on impulse
pick rashly
Antonyms
choose carefully
select thoughtfully
deliberate
consider thoroughly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escolher impulsivamente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pegar no impulso
More colloquial expression
São Paulo
escolher na emoção
Emphasizes emotional decision-making
Portugal
escolher de forma impulsiva
More formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
act on impulse
go with your gut
follow your heart
act without thinking
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