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sloppy help

[ˈslɑːpi hɛlp]
noun
ajuda descuidada
1. assistance or support that is careless, poorly executed, or done without attention to detail
The contractor's sloppy help resulted in numerous errors that had to be corrected.
A ajuda descuidada do contratante resultou em inúmeros erros que precisaram ser corrigidos.
2. halfhearted or inadequate assistance that fails to meet proper standards
We received only sloppy help from the volunteers who didn't follow instructions.
Recebemos apenas ajuda descuidada dos voluntários que não seguiram as instruções.
NYC Slang
half-assed help
Synonyms
careless assistanceinadequate helpslovenly supporthalfhearted aidslipshod assistance
Antonyms
meticulous helpcareful assistancethorough supportdiligent aidprofessional help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda descuidada
common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ajuda feita na gambiarra
emphasizes improvised or makeshift nature
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda amadora
stresses lack of professionalism
Portugal
ajuda descuidada
standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

half-baked assistance
help with a shrug
slapdash support
doing a rush job
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