secret delay
[ˈsiːkrət dɪˈleɪ]
noun phrasepl: secret delays
atraso secreto
1. An intentional or concealed postponement of something that is not openly disclosed or acknowledged
The company's secret delay in releasing the product angered investors.
O atraso secreto da empresa no lançamento do produto irritou os investidores.
2. A deliberate hold-up or lag that is kept hidden from relevant parties
There was a secret delay in processing the visa application.
Houve um atraso secreto no processamento da solicitação de visto.
This phrase is commonly used in business and administrative contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe situations where organizations or institutions postpone actions without transparent communication. In Brazilian culture, it often carries a negative connotation related to bureaucratic inefficiency, while in corporate American English, it may refer to strategic business decisions kept confidential.
NYC Slang
sneaky hold-up / under-the-radar delay
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