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via limpa

[VEE-uh LEEM-puh]
noun phrasefemininepl: vias limpas
clear path; free passage; open road
1. A road or route that is free from obstacles, congestion, or blockades
The highway was via limpa this morning, so I arrived early.
A rodovia estava via limpa esta manhã, então cheguei cedo.
2. Figuratively, an unobstructed opportunity or favorable conditions to proceed
With the manager's approval, we had via limpa to start the project.
Com a aprovação do gerente, tínhamos via limpa para iniciar o projeto.
NYC Slang
clear road; green light (figurative); all set
Synonyms
caminho livrepassagem livreestrada desobstruídasinal verde
Antonyms
via bloqueadacaminho obstruídocongestionamentoimpedimento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via limpa
Common in traffic and transportation contexts
São Paulo
via limpa
Frequently used in traffic reports and news broadcasts
Portugal
via desobstruída / caminho livre
Less common; Portuguese speakers prefer alternative phrases

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter via limpa
dar via limpa a alguém
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