risky direction

[ˈrɪski dɪˈrɛkʃən]
noun phrasepl: risky directions
direção arriscada
1. A course of action, path, or strategy that involves significant danger, uncertainty, or potential negative consequences
Taking that risky direction with the investment could result in losing all our savings.
Tomar aquela direção arriscada com o investimento poderia resultar na perda de todas as nossas economias.
2. A decision or approach that deviates from conventional or safe practices
The company decided to go in a risky direction by launching an untested product line.
A empresa decidiu seguir uma direção arriscada ao lançar uma linha de produtos não testada.
In Brazilian business culture, 'direção arriscada' is often discussed in corporate contexts when companies venture into new markets or innovative strategies. In American usage, this phrase is common in financial, strategic, and personal decision-making conversations, reflecting cultural attitudes toward risk-taking and entrepreneurship.
NYC Slang
playing with fire / dangerous move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dangerous pathhazardous courseprecarious directionuncertain strategyreckless approach
Antonyms / Antônimos
safe directionprudent pathcautious approachsecure strategyconservative course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção arriscada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rumo arriscado
Alternative colloquial usage meaning 'risky course'
Rio de Janeiro
caminho perigoso
More informal, literally 'dangerous path'
Portugal
direcção arriscada
Same meaning with European Portuguese spelling (direcção vs direção)

Related Words

risk managementstrategic directiondecision makinguncertaintyhazardventure

Related Idioms & Phrases

heading down a slippery slope
taking the bull by the horns
walking a tightrope
sailing into dangerous waters
playing Russian roulette
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