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wishy-washy advice

[/ˈwɪʃi ˈwɒʃi ədˈvaɪs/]
noun phrase
conselho vago/indefinido/morno
1. advice that lacks clarity, commitment, or conviction; ambiguous or non-committal guidance that fails to provide clear direction
The manager's wishy-washy advice left the team confused about what to do next.
O conselho vago do gerente deixou o time confuso sobre o que fazer a seguir.
2. guidance that wavers between different positions without taking a firm stance
His wishy-washy advice on the project made it difficult to move forward decisively.
Seu conselho indefinido sobre o projeto dificultou avançar de forma decisiva.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy tip; weak advice
Synonyms
vague adviceindecisive guidancefence-sitting advicenoncommittal counselambiguous guidance
Antonyms
clear advicedecisive guidancefirm counselstraightforward adviceunequivocal guidance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conselho morno/vago/indefinido
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
conselho mole/vago
Informal usage with 'mole' meaning soft or weak
Portugal
conselho pouco claro/vago
More formal approach emphasizing lack of clarity

Related Idioms & Phrases

sitting on the fence
blowing hot and cold
beat around the bush
have it both ways
speak with forked tongue
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