survey firsthand
[/ˈsɜːrveɪ ˈfɜːrstˌhænd/]
verb phrase
inspecionar pessoalmente
1. To examine or observe something directly and personally, without relying on secondhand information or reports
The inspector will survey the damage firsthand to provide an accurate assessment.
O inspetor inspecionará os danos pessoalmente para fornecer uma avaliação precisa.
2. To conduct a direct visual examination or inspection of a location, property, or situation
She decided to survey the construction site firsthand before making any decisions.
Ela decidiu inspecionar o canteiro de obras pessoalmente antes de tomar qualquer decisão.
This phrase is commonly used in business, real estate, construction, journalism, and academic contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, 'inspecionar pessoalmente' emphasizes the importance of direct observation rather than relying on intermediaries, reflecting a cultural preference for personal verification in professional dealings.
NYC Slang
scope it out yourself
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