unattainable aid
[/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl eɪd/]
noun phrasepl: unattainable aids
ajuda inatingível
1. assistance or support that is impossible or extremely difficult to obtain or achieve
The refugee families viewed government assistance as unattainable aid due to bureaucratic obstacles.
As famílias de refugiados viam a assistência governamental como ajuda inatingível devido aos obstáculos burocráticos.
2. help or resources promised but never actually delivered or accessible
Students complained that the scholarship was unattainable aid because they didn't meet the hidden requirements.
Os estudantes reclamaram que a bolsa era ajuda inatingível porque não atendiam aos requisitos ocultos.
This phrase is commonly used in discussions about social programs, immigration policy, and educational funding in both the USA and Brazil, often highlighting frustration with systemic barriers that prevent vulnerable populations from accessing available resources.
NYC Slang
out-of-reach help; pipe dream assistance
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