sweeping attack
[/ˈswiːpɪŋ əˈtæk/]
nounpl: sweeping attacks
ataque abrangente
1. A comprehensive or wide-ranging attack that covers a large area, scope, or number of targets
The military launched a sweeping attack across the entire region.
O exército lançou um ataque abrangente em toda a região.
2. A forceful criticism or condemnation that applies broadly to many people, ideas, or institutions
The senator made a sweeping attack on corporate corruption during his speech.
O senador fez um ataque abrangente à corrupção corporativa em seu discurso.
3. In sports or combat, an offensive maneuver that encompasses a large movement or multiple opponents
The boxer delivered a sweeping attack with a series of powerful punches.
O boxeador desferiu um ataque amplo com uma série de golpes poderosos.
This phrase is commonly used in both American political discourse and Brazilian media to describe broad criticisms or large-scale military operations. In Brazil, 'ataque abrangente' is frequently used in news reports and political commentary, while in the US, the term often appears in military strategy discussions and political speeches. The expression emphasizes scale, scope, and comprehensive nature rather than precision.
NYC Slang
all-out attack, blanket attack
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