vague recommendations
[veɪg ˌrekəˈmɛndeɪʃənz]
noun phrase
recomendações vagas
1. suggestions or advice that lack clarity, specificity, or detailed guidance; recommendations that are unclear or imprecise
The consultant provided only vague recommendations without concrete steps for improvement.
O consultor forneceu apenas recomendações vagas sem passos concretos para melhoria.
2. suggestions that are ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations
The report contained vague recommendations that left the team unsure about implementation.
O relatório continha recomendações vagas que deixaram a equipe incerta sobre a implementação.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, vague recommendations are often criticized as ineffective and unprofessional. They are particularly problematic in corporate consulting, academic research, and policy-making contexts where clarity and actionability are highly valued. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in corporate environments to critique management decisions or consultant reports that lack specificity.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy advice; weak recommendations
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