shrewd judgment
[ʃruːd ˈdʒʌdʒmənt]
noun phrasepl: shrewd judgments
julgamento perspicaz
1. a keen, astute, and practical assessment or decision based on careful observation and intelligence
Her shrewd judgment about market trends helped the company avoid financial disaster.
Seu julgamento perspicaz sobre as tendências de mercado ajudou a empresa a evitar desastre financeiro.
2. the ability to make wise evaluations that show good judgment and penetrating insight
The detective's shrewd judgment led him to identify the real culprit among many suspects.
O julgamento perspicaz do detetive o levou a identificar o verdadeiro culpado entre muitos suspeitos.
In Brazilian business culture, shrewd judgment is highly valued in leadership and decision-making. Americans often associate this with 'street smarts' or practical wisdom in everyday situations. The phrase emphasizes not just intelligence but practical application of insight, particularly in detecting opportunities or avoiding pitfalls.
NYC Slang
street smarts; good read on people/situations
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