well-timed support
[wel-ˈtīmd sə-ˈpȯrt]
noun phrasepl: well-timed supports
apoio bem-timed / apoio no momento certo
1. assistance or help provided at exactly the right moment when it is most needed or effective
The well-timed support from the government helped the startup company survive the economic crisis.
O apoio bem-timed do governo ajudou a startup a sobreviver à crise econômica.
2. backing or endorsement delivered at a strategic moment to maximize impact or benefit
Her well-timed support for the candidate proved decisive in the election.
Seu apoio no momento certo ao candidato se mostrou decisivo na eleição.
3. emotional or moral encouragement offered at precisely the moment when someone needs it most
The coach's well-timed support boosted the athlete's confidence right before the competition.
O apoio no momento certo do técnico aumentou a confiança do atleta pouco antes da competição.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business, sports, and personal development contexts. In the USA, 'clutch' is often used colloquially to describe similarly well-timed support. In Brazil, the concept is valued in both corporate environments and personal relationships, emphasizing the importance of solidarity at critical moments. The phrase reflects cultural values around timing, intuition, and the significance of support networks.
NYC Slang
clutch support / help in the clutch
Related Idioms & Phrases
at the right time and place
when the going gets tough
in the nick of time
just what the doctor ordered
apoio que chega na hora certa
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