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something general

[/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈdʒɛnərəl/]
noun phrase
algo geral
1. An unspecified thing or matter of a broad or non-specific nature
He said something general about the meeting but didn't give details.
Ele disse algo geral sobre a reunião, mas não deu detalhes.
2. A vague or approximate statement that applies widely
In general, something general is less useful than specific information.
Em geral, algo geral é menos útil que informações específicas.
Synonyms
something vaguesomething broadsomething nonspecificsomething indefinite
Antonyms
something specificsomething particularsomething detailedsomething concrete

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
algo geral
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
algo geral
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speaking in generalities
a ballpark figure
in the ballpark
to generalize
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