noun phrasepl: weak holds
controle fraco, domínio fraco, influência limitada
1. A tenuous or unstable grip, control, or influence over something or someone
The company's weak hold on the market made it vulnerable to competitors.
O controle fraco da empresa sobre o mercado a tornou vulnerável aos concorrentes.
2. An insecure or unreliable position of power or authority
The president maintained only a weak hold on political power after the scandal.
O presidente mantinha apenas uma influência limitada sobre o poder político após o escândalo.
3. A literal loose or feeble physical grip
He had a weak hold on the rope and nearly fell.
Ele tinha uma pegada fraca na corda e quase caiu.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'weak hold' is used metaphorically in business, politics, and relationships to describe unstable or precarious situations. In American corporate culture, it's commonly used when discussing market share or leadership positions. In Brazil, it's equally used in political discourse and personal relationships to indicate uncertainty or instability.
NYC Slang
soft grip, loose control
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