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surprising performance

[/sərˈpraɪzɪŋ pərˈfɔːrməns/]
noun phrasepl: surprising performances
desempenho surpreendente
1. An unexpectedly good or impressive result or display of skill that exceeds prior expectations
The team's surprising performance in the championship shocked all the critics.
O desempenho surpreendente da equipe no campeonato chocou todos os críticos.
2. A performance that astonishes or amazes the audience in an unexpected way
Her surprising performance on stage left the audience speechless.
Seu desempenho surpreendente no palco deixou a plateia sem palavras.
NYC Slang
knockout performance; killer performance; sick performance
Synonyms
unexpected performanceimpressive performanceastonishing performanceremarkable performanceoutstanding performance
Antonyms
expected performancedisappointing performancepoor performancemediocre performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho surpreendente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho inesperado
Often used interchangeably
São Paulo
desempenho espantoso
More emphatic alternative
Portugal
desempenho surpreendente
Same as Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

knock someone's socks off
blow someone away
steal the show
rise to the occasion
exceed expectations
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