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Influência e Envolvimento - Importância e Sem Importância

Mergulhe nas expressões idiomáticas do inglês em relação à importância e à falta de importância, como "red herring" e "loom large".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement

a situation that is not to be ignored or understimated

Ex: When facing a natural disaster , having an evacuation plan in place a matter of life and death for residents in vulnerable areas .
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big deal
[substantivo]

something of high priority or special importance

grande importância, algo sério

grande importância, algo sério

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crying need
[substantivo]

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

necessidade urgente, carência premente

necessidade urgente, carência premente

Ex: The growing hunger crisis in the region underscored crying need for food assistance and support .
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to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry

Ex: The economic challenges are expected loom large in the upcoming election campaign .
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to play a crucial role in causing other things in life to work the way they are supposed to

Ex: Engineers and scientists are the individuals make the world go around by advancing technology and innovation .
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extra details that are added to a plan, idea, etc. that make it more complete or much better

Ex: The concept for the new app is innovative , and there 's meat on the bone for additional features and improvements .
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(of a person) behaving in a manner that is very exciting and attracts others' attention

Ex: Most characters in his movies are larger than life.
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something that is very common and therefore, not very high on price and value

Ex: With so many fast food restaurants in the city , hamburgers a dime a dozen.
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used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time ; it was for the birds.
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something that is completely worthless in terms of importance, value, or use

Ex: In the world of global economics , the loss of a single job is often considered hill of beans.
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a person who is less qualified or important when compared to others in a company or organization

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various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .
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third wheel
[substantivo]

someone who is considered as an extra or unwanted person in a situation, especially in presence of a couple

terceiro elo, Pessoa extra

terceiro elo, Pessoa extra

Ex: I hate being third wheel on their road trips ; it 's like they forget I 'm even there .
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something very important and serious that cannot be joked about or underestimated

Ex: The rising crime rates in the neighborhood have made safety no laughing matter for residents .
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red herring
[substantivo]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

distratividade, falsa pista

distratividade, falsa pista

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .
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a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance , a million dollars can sometimes be small potatoes.
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chopped liver
[substantivo]

a very insignificant individual or thing

fígado picado, fígado cortado

fígado picado, fígado cortado

Ex: " He always brags about his accomplishments , but when it 's my turn to share , he acts as if Ichopped liver.
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