tangled regulations
[ˈtæŋɡəld ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz]
noun phrase
regulações emaranhadas
1. Complex, confusing, and interconnected set of rules or laws that are difficult to understand or navigate
The company struggled to comply with the tangled regulations imposed by multiple government agencies.
A empresa teve dificuldade em cumprir as regulações emaranhadas impostas por múltiplos órgãos governamentais.
2. Bureaucratic rules that are poorly organized and interdependent, creating confusion
Entrepreneurs often complain about tangled regulations that hinder business growth.
Empreendedores frequentemente reclamam das regulações emaranhadas que dificultam o crescimento empresarial.
This phrase is particularly prevalent in business and political discourse in both the USA and Brazil, where concerns about regulatory complexity frequently arise. In Brazil, it often reflects frustrations with government inefficiency and overlapping jurisdictions. In the USA, it's commonly used by entrepreneurs and corporations advocating for deregulation.
NYC Slang
bureaucratic nightmare / regulatory mess
Related Idioms & Phrases
cut through the red tape
navigate the legal minefield
sort out the bureaucratic maze
untangle regulatory requirements
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