sudden pledge
[/ˈsʌdən plɛdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: sudden pledges
promessa repentina
1. An abrupt or unexpected commitment or promise made without prior consideration or planning
In a moment of emotion, he made a sudden pledge to donate to the charity.
Em um momento de emoção, ele fez uma promessa repentina de doar para a caridade.
2. A vow or commitment undertaken impulsively, often in response to immediate circumstances
Her sudden pledge to help the refugees surprised everyone at the meeting.
Sua promessa repentina de ajudar os refugiados surpreendeu a todos na reunião.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'sudden pledge' often carries a nuance of impulsiveness that may or may not be fulfilled. In Brazil, such pledges are sometimes made in religious or community contexts and may carry significant social weight. In the US, the term often appears in business or political contexts where politicians or executives make unexpected public commitments.
NYC Slang
on-the-fly promise
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