refused plans

[rɪˈfjuːzd plænz]
noun phrase
planos recusados
1. Plans or proposals that have been rejected or declined by someone
The refused plans for the new office building disappointed the investors.
Os planos recusados para o novo prédio de escritórios decepcionaram os investidores.
2. Previously proposed schemes or arrangements that were not accepted
After months of negotiation, the refused plans left both parties frustrated.
Após meses de negociação, os planos recusados deixaram ambas as partes frustradas.
This phrase is commonly used in business and professional contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures when discussing negotiation outcomes. In Brazil, it may also appear in government or organizational settings when proposals are not accepted.
NYC Slang
shot-down plans
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rejected plansdeclined plansdismissed proposalsturned-down schemes
Antonyms / Antônimos
accepted plansapproved plansadopted plansendorsed proposals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
planos recusados
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
planos negados
Alternative used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
planos rejeitados
Commonly used in both formal and casual speech
Portugal
planos recusados
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

rejectionrefusalproposalnegotiationcompromise

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
the plans fell through
plans didn't pan out
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