severe consequence
[sɪˈvɪr ˈkɑːnsɪkwəns]
noun phrasepl: severe consequences
consequência grave
1. A serious or harsh result or effect that follows an action or decision
Breaking the contract will have severe consequences for your business.
Quebrar o contrato terá consequências graves para seu negócio.
2. A significant penalty or punishment resulting from wrongdoing or negligence
The driver faced severe consequences after the accident caused by reckless driving.
O motorista enfrentou consequências graves após o acidente causado pela direção imprudente.
3. Important or far-reaching negative outcomes of a particular situation
Climate change will have severe consequences for future generations.
A mudança climática terá consequências graves para as gerações futuras.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, 'consequência grave' is the standard term used in formal documents and professional communications. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in legal settings, corporate policies, and educational contexts to emphasize serious outcomes of misconduct. The concept reflects cultural values around accountability and responsibility in both cultures.
NYC Slang
serious fallout / heavy price to pay
Related Idioms & Phrases
face the music (enfrentar as consequências)
pay the price (pagar o preço)
reap what you sow (colher o que plantou)
hit hard (atingir duramente)
crash and burn (fracassar completamente)
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