unrealistic plans
[/ˌʌn.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪk plænz/]
noun phrase
planos irrealistas
1. Plans or schemes that are not based on a practical understanding of what is actually possible; goals that lack feasibility or grounding in reality
Their unrealistic plans to double the company's revenue in three months were dismissed by the board of directors.
Seus planos irrealistas de dobrar a receita da empresa em três meses foram rejeitados pelo conselho de administração.
2. Ambitions or objectives that do not account for available resources, time constraints, or practical limitations
He had unrealistic plans to learn five languages while working full-time.
Ele tinha planos irrealistas de aprender cinco idiomas enquanto trabalhava em tempo integral.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, unrealistic plans are often discussed in business, personal development, and project management settings. Brazilians tend to appreciate ambitious goals, but unrealistic plans are generally viewed skeptically in professional environments. In American culture, the phrase is commonly used to critique overly optimistic projections or goals lacking proper planning.
NYC Slang
pipe dreams; fantasy schemes; flights of fancy
Related Idioms & Phrases
castles in the air (planos no ar)
pie in the sky (promessa vã)
head in the clouds (estar com a cabeça nas nuvens)
living in la-la land (viver em mundo de fantasia)
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