tasks at hand
[tæsks æt hænd]
noun phrase
tarefas em questão
1. the work or duties that need to be done immediately or are currently the focus of attention
We need to focus on the tasks at hand rather than worrying about future problems.
Precisamos focar nas tarefas em questão em vez de nos preocupar com problemas futuros.
2. the specific responsibilities or jobs that are present or relevant in the current situation
Let's put aside our disagreements and concentrate on the tasks at hand.
Deixemos de lado nossas discordâncias e nos concentremos nas tarefas em questão.
This phrase is commonly used in both American business and Brazilian professional contexts to redirect attention back to immediate priorities. In Brazil, it reflects a pragmatic approach to productivity, while in the USA it's frequently used in corporate and academic settings to maintain discipline and focus.
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