resposta desmedida
[ʁɛˈspoʃtɐ dɛʃmɛˈdidɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: respostas desmedidas
disproportionate response; excessive reply
1. A response or reaction that is excessive, exaggerated, or not proportional to the situation or provocation
His angry outburst was a disproportionate response to a minor criticism.
Seu surto de raiva foi uma resposta desmedida a uma crítica menor.
2. An answer or reply that goes beyond what is reasonable, appropriate, or necessary
Closing the entire department was an excessive response to the problem.
Fechar todo o departamento foi uma resposta desmedida ao problema.
NYC Slang
over the top response; blown out of proportion reply
Related Idioms & Phrases
dar uma resposta à altura
resposta fora de proporção
reação desproporcional aos fatos
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