tepid backing
[ˈtɛpɪd ˈbækɪŋ]
noun phrasepl: tepid backings
apoio tépido
1. lukewarm or half-hearted support for a person, idea, or initiative; support that lacks enthusiasm or full commitment
The proposal received only tepid backing from the committee members.
A proposta recebeu apenas apoio tépido dos membros do comitê.
2. support that is given reluctantly or with minimal enthusiasm
Her candidacy had tepid backing from party leadership.
Sua candidatura tinha apoio tépido da liderança do partido.
This phrase is commonly used in political, business, and academic contexts in both the USA and Brazil to describe insufficient or insincere support. In Brazilian corporate culture, tepid backing often signals underlying disagreement or lack of conviction.
NYC Slang
half-ass support; weak cosign
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