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straightforward plan

[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd plæn/]
noun phrasepl: straightforward plans
plano direto
1. A plan that is simple, clear, and easy to understand, without complications or hidden elements
The company presented a straightforward plan to increase sales within six months.
A empresa apresentou um plano direto para aumentar as vendas em seis meses.
2. A strategy or course of action that is honest and transparent in its objectives and methods
His straightforward plan was to work hard and save money for his education.
Seu plano direto era trabalhar duro e economizar dinheiro para sua educação.
Synonyms
simple planclear planuncomplicated plandirect strategytransparent plan
Antonyms
complicated planconvoluted plancomplex strategyobscure planopaque plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano direto
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
plano simples
Alternative usage emphasizing simplicity
Portugal
plano direto
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it simple
lay it on the line
straight talk
no-nonsense approach
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