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precarious method

[prɪˈkɛriəs ˈmɛθəd]
noun phrasepl: precarious methods / métodos precários
método precário
1. An unreliable, unstable, or uncertain way of doing something that lacks proper foundation or security
Relying on that precarious method to fix the software bug is risky.
Confiar naquele método precário para corrigir o bug do software é arriscado.
2. A technique or approach dependent on circumstances that may change or fail unexpectedly
The company's precarious method of cash flow management left them vulnerable during the recession.
O método precário de gestão de fluxo de caixa da empresa deixou-a vulnerável durante a recessão.
NYC Slang
sketchy method / dodgy approach
Synonyms
unstable methodunreliable methoduncertain approachrisky techniqueshaky proceduremétodo instávelmétodo duvidosoabordagem incerta
Antonyms
reliable methodstable approachsecure techniqueestablished proceduremétodo confiávelabordagem estáveltécnica segura

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método precário
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
método frágil / método inseguro
Alternative terms sometimes preferred in business contexts
Portugal
método precário / método frágil
Standard usage; may emphasize lack of stability more

Related Idioms & Phrases

to rely on a wing and a prayer
to fly by the seat of one's pants
métodos de improviso
método de gambiarra
fazer na base da gambiarra
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