superfluous comments
[soo-PER-floo-us KOM-ents]
noun phrasepl: superfluous comments
comentários supérfluos
1. remarks or statements that are unnecessary, excessive, or more than what is required; words that add no value to a conversation or text
The editor removed all superfluous comments from the manuscript to improve clarity.
O editor removeu todos os comentários supérfluos do manuscrito para melhorar a clareza.
2. conversational statements made without purpose or relevance to the main topic
During the meeting, his superfluous comments about the weather distracted everyone from the agenda.
Durante a reunião, seus comentários supérfluos sobre o tempo distraíram todos da pauta.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, superfluous comments are generally discouraged. Brazilian communication tends to be warmer and more relationship-focused, so excessive comments may be tolerated in informal settings, while American professional culture prioritizes efficiency and directness. The phrase reflects a value for conciseness in both cultures, particularly in written communication and formal meetings.
NYC Slang
useless chatter, fluff, hot air
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