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rambling explanation

[ˈræmblɪŋ ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: rambling explanations
explicação divagante
1. A lengthy explanation that wanders from the main point, lacking clear organization or logical flow
His rambling explanation of the project confused everyone in the meeting.
Sua explicação divagante sobre o projeto confundiu todos na reunião.
2. Speech or writing that goes off on tangents without reaching a clear conclusion
The professor's rambling explanation made it difficult for students to understand the core concept.
A explicação divagante do professor dificultou o entendimento dos alunos sobre o conceito principal.
NYC Slang
long-winded explanation; beating around the bush
Synonyms
verbose explanationlong-winded explanationcircular explanationmeandering explanationdisjointed explanation
Antonyms
concise explanationclear explanationdirect explanationstraightforward explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação divagante
most commonly used term
São Paulo
explicação confusa e desorganizada
emphasizes lack of organization
Rio de Janeiro
explicação de longa conversa
colloquial usage
Portugal
explicação divagante
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go around in circles
beat around the bush
lose the thread
go off on a tangent
ramble on
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