scattered objects
[ˈskætərd ˈɑbdʒɪkts]
noun phrasepl: scattered objects
objetos espalhados
1. items or things that are distributed or spread out in various directions without order or organization
After the earthquake, scattered objects were found throughout the streets.
Após o terremoto, objetos espalhados foram encontrados por todas as ruas.
2. items placed or thrown carelessly in different locations
The children left scattered objects all over the living room floor.
As crianças deixaram objetos espalhados por todo o chão da sala de estar.
3. elements or pieces distributed randomly across a space
The museum display featured scattered objects from various historical periods.
A exposição do museu apresentava objetos espalhados de vários períodos históricos.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'objetos espalhados' is commonly used to describe the aftermath of celebrations, protests, or natural disasters. The phrase reflects the cultural acceptance of spontaneous, less formal organization in social settings. In American English, particularly in NYC, this concept might be expressed more casually as 'stuff everywhere' or 'things all over the place,' reflecting a more direct communication style.
NYC Slang
stuff all over the place
Related Idioms & Phrases
scattered to the four winds
all over the map
here, there, and everywhere
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