companhia inadequada; turma errada; má influência
1. A group of people whose values, behaviors, or influences are considered negative, inappropriate, or unsuitable for someone
He started hanging out with the wrong crowd and got into trouble at school.
Ele começou a andar com a turma errada e se meteu em problemas na escola.
2. Associates or companions who have a bad reputation or engage in criminal, immoral, or destructive activities
She fell in with the wrong crowd during her college years.
Ela se envolveu com companhia inadequada durante seus anos de faculdade.
3. People whose social or economic status, interests, or background differ significantly and unfavorably from one's own
They warned him not to get involved with the wrong crowd from that neighborhood.
Alertaram-no para não se envolver com a turma errada daquele bairro.
This expression is widely used in both American and Brazilian cultures to warn about negative peer influences, particularly regarding youth delinquency and moral development. In the USA, it's often used in cautionary contexts about gang involvement or substance abuse. In Brazil, it's similarly used in urban contexts where social circumstances and poverty may expose youth to crime and violence. The phrase carries moral judgment and is typically used by parents, educators, or authority figures.
NYC Slang
hanging with the wrong crew; running with the wrong set; bad company
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