poor arrangement
[/pʊr əˈreɪndʒmənt/]
noun phrasepl: poor arrangements
arranjo precário / má organização / arranjo deficiente
1. An inadequate or badly organized plan, settlement, or agreement that fails to meet expectations or requirements
The poor arrangement of the event led to confusion among the attendees.
A má organização do evento gerou confusão entre os participantes.
2. A messy or disorderly placement or organization of physical objects or items
The poor arrangement of furniture in the room made it feel cramped.
O arranjo precário dos móveis na sala a fez parecer apertada.
3. An unsatisfactory or problematic deal or agreement between parties
They complained about the poor arrangement of their work schedule.
Eles reclamaram sobre a má disposição de sua agenda de trabalho.
In Brazilian culture, the term 'gambiarra' is often used humorously to describe poor arrangements that are improvised solutions. In American English, particularly NYC, 'hot mess' is a colloquial equivalent that conveys a similar sense of chaos and disorganization. The phrase reflects universal frustration with inefficiency in both cultures.
NYC Slang
hot mess / mess / bad setup
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