risky response
[/ˈrɪski rɪˈspɒns/]
noun phrasepl: risky responses
resposta arriscada
1. A reply or reaction that involves significant danger, uncertainty, or potential negative consequences
His risky response to the criticism only made the situation worse.
Sua resposta arriscada à crítica apenas piorou a situação.
2. In medical or scientific contexts, a treatment or intervention with uncertain or potentially harmful outcomes
The doctor explained that surgery was a risky response to the diagnosis.
O médico explicou que a cirurgia era uma resposta arriscada ao diagnóstico.
3. A bold or daring answer that defies conventional wisdom or safe practices
Taking that job offer was a risky response to her career uncertainty.
Aceitar aquela oferta de emprego foi uma resposta arriscada à sua incerteza profissional.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'risky response' is often used in corporate communications and decision-making scenarios. In Brazil, there's a cultural appreciation for 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility and shrewdness), which sometimes embraces calculated risks. In the USA, the phrase reflects a more individualistic approach to risk-taking, particularly in entrepreneurial and competitive contexts.
NYC Slang
dicey move / playing with fire
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