superficial fixes
[/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl ˈfɪksɪz/]
nounpl: superficial fixes
correções superficiais
1. Quick or temporary solutions that address only the surface of a problem without resolving its underlying causes
The company applied superficial fixes to their customer service issues instead of addressing the root causes.
A empresa aplicou correções superficiais aos seus problemas de atendimento ao cliente em vez de abordar as causas raiz.
2. Band-aid solutions that provide minimal or short-term relief without lasting improvement
These superficial fixes will only postpone the real problems we need to solve.
Essas correções superficiais apenas adiará os problemas reais que precisamos resolver.
3. Cosmetic changes or repairs that make something appear improved without substantive change
The renovation consisted of only superficial fixes like a fresh coat of paint.
A reforma consistiu apenas em correções superficiais como uma nova demão de tinta.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business contexts to criticize ineffective problem-solving approaches. In Brazil, it often appears in corporate discussions and quality improvement debates. The concept resonates with the Portuguese word 'gambiarra' (a clever but improvised fix) which has cultural significance in Brazilian problem-solving culture, though 'gambiarra' can sometimes be viewed positively unlike 'superficial fixes' which is always negative.
NYC Slang
quick fix / band-aid solution / duct tape job
Related Idioms & Phrases
putting a band-aid on a bullet wound
rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic
sweeping things under the rug
lipstick on a pig
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