unclear pledge
[/ʌnˈklɪr plɛdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: unclear pledges
promessa pouco clara
1. A vow, commitment, or promise that is ambiguous, indefinite, or not clearly stated
The politician's unclear pledge to reduce taxes left voters confused about his actual intentions.
A promessa pouco clara do político de reduzir impostos deixou os eleitores confusos sobre suas intenções reais.
2. A binding statement or assurance whose terms, conditions, or meaning are not well-defined or easily understood
The company made an unclear pledge regarding product quality without specifying measurable standards.
A empresa fez uma promessa pouco clara em relação à qualidade do produto sem especificar padrões mensuráveis.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, unclear pledges are often viewed with skepticism, particularly in political discourse and business negotiations. In Brazil, such ambiguous commitments (promessas vagas) are frequently satirized in media and casual conversation as typical of unfulfilled political promises. In the USA, unclear pledges may result in legal disputes or loss of public trust, making clarity in contracts and public statements particularly valued.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy promise / non-committal pledge
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a half-hearted promise
beat around the bush with a pledge
give someone the runaround
empty words
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