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reckless help

[ˈrek.ləs help]
noun phrasepl: instances of reckless help
ajuda imprudente
1. assistance or aid provided without careful consideration of consequences, often causing more harm than good
His reckless help in fixing the engine only made things worse.
A ajuda imprudente dele ao consertar o motor só piorou as coisas.
2. support given hastily or carelessly without proper planning or judgment
The reckless help from inexperienced volunteers created chaos at the event.
A ajuda imprudente de voluntários inexperientes criou caos no evento.
Synonyms
careless assistancehasty helpthoughtless aidnegligent support
Antonyms
careful helpthoughtful assistanceprudent aidmeasured support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda imprudente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda sem cuidado
colloquial variant
São Paulo
ajuda irresponsável
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
ajuda imprudente
formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the road to hell is paved with good intentions
more harm than good
a bull in a china shop
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