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reckless support

[/ˈrekləs səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrase
apoio imprudente
1. Support or backing given without careful consideration of consequences, risks, or facts; irresponsible endorsement
The politician's reckless support for the unproven policy caused public outrage.
O apoio imprudente do político à política não comprovada causou indignação pública.
2. Careless or dangerous backing of a person, cause, or idea despite potential negative outcomes
His reckless support of the scheme put the entire company at risk.
Seu apoio imprudente ao esquema colocou toda a empresa em risco.
NYC Slang
going all-in with no cap
Synonyms
blind supportunthinking backingcareless endorsementirresponsible supporthasty backing
Antonyms
cautious supportmeasured backingprudent supportcareful endorsementdeliberate backing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio imprudente
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
apoio temerário
More formal, legal context usage
Portugal
apoio imprudente / apoio irresponsável
Both terms are used, with apoio irresponsável being slightly more common in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw one's weight behind something recklessly
jump on the bandwagon blindly
back someone through thick and thin without question
give someone a blank check
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