tedious tasks
[/ˈtiːdiəs tæsks/]
noun phrasepl: tedious tasks
tarefas tediosas
1. Work or assignments that are monotonous, repetitive, and boring, causing fatigue or lack of interest
Data entry involves many tedious tasks that require patience and attention to detail.
A entrada de dados envolve muitas tarefas tediosas que exigem paciência e atenção aos detalhes.
2. Activities that are time-consuming and lack stimulation or variety
Cleaning the house is full of tedious tasks that take up the whole weekend.
Limpar a casa é cheia de tarefas tediosas que ocupam o fim de semana todo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, complaints about tedious tasks are common workplace conversations. In Brazil, there's often emphasis on finding creative ways to avoid or streamline such work, while American corporate culture tends to frame tedious tasks as necessary for organizational function. The phrase is frequently used in discussions about automation, job satisfaction, and work-life balance in both cultures.
NYC Slang
boring grunt work; mind-numbing tasks
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