promessa precipitada
1. A hasty or ill-considered promise or commitment made without proper thought or consideration of consequences
He made a rash pledge to donate half his salary to charity without consulting his family first.
Ele fez uma promessa precipitada de doar metade de seu salário para caridade sem consultar sua família primeiro.
2. A solemn vow or oath taken impulsively, often resulting in regret or difficulty fulfilling it
The young soldier's rash pledge to avenge his fallen comrade led him into dangerous situations.
A promessa precipitada do jovem soldado de vingar seu camarada caído o levou a situações perigosas.
The concept of 'rash pledge' is particularly relevant in both American and Brazilian cultures, where it often appears in literature and folk wisdom as a cautionary tale. In Brazil, the expression 'promessa precipitada' is frequently referenced in family contexts and professional settings as a warning against making decisions impulsively, reflecting a cultural value on thoughtful deliberation. In the USA, this concept appears often in legal, business, and moral discussions about the consequences of hasty commitments.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff promise; mouth-running promise
Related Idioms & Phrases
bite off more than you can chew
put your foot in your mouth
swear in haste, repent in leisure
rush into something
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