show neglect
[ʃoʊ nɪˈɡlɛkt]
verb phrase
demonstrar negligência / mostrar descuido
1. to display or exhibit a lack of proper care, attention, or maintenance towards someone or something
The landlord continued to show neglect by refusing to repair the broken windows.
O proprietário continuava a demonstrar negligência recusando-se a reparar as janelas quebradas.
2. to behave in a way that indicates indifference or failure to give adequate attention
She felt hurt when her parents began to show neglect toward her education.
Ela se sentiu magoada quando seus pais começaram a demonstrar descuido com sua educação.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'demonstrar negligência' is the formal legal/official term often used in court cases, housing disputes, and official complaints. In colloquial speech, 'mostrar descuido' or 'deixar de lado' are more commonly used among everyday speakers. The phrase is frequently heard in discussions about parental responsibility, property maintenance, and workplace accountability.
NYC Slang
slack on something / let something slide
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