unforeseen difficulties
[/ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/]
noun phrasefemininepl: unforeseen difficulties
dificuldades imprevistas
1. Problems or obstacles that were not anticipated or expected to occur
The project faced unforeseen difficulties that delayed its completion by several months.
O projeto enfrentou dificuldades imprevistas que atrasaram sua conclusão em vários meses.
2. Unexpected challenges that arise during the course of an activity or undertaking
Despite careful planning, unforeseen difficulties emerged during the construction phase.
Apesar do planejamento cuidadoso, dificuldades imprevistas surgiram durante a fase de construção.
This phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English in business, project management, and formal contexts. In Brazilian culture, acknowledging unforeseen difficulties is often seen as a realistic and honest approach to planning, whereas in American business culture, it may be framed more positively as an 'opportunity for innovation.' The phrase reflects the universal human experience of encountering unexpected obstacles.
NYC Slang
unexpected curveballs
Related Idioms & Phrases
run into unforeseen difficulties
encounter unforeseen difficulties
face unforeseen difficulties
hit a snag
throw a wrench in the works
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