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Interação Social - Competição e Rivalidade

Explore provérbios ingleses sobre competição e rivalidade com ditos como 'árvores grandes mantêm as pequenas para baixo' e 'diamante corta diamante'.

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diamond cuts diamond

used to suggest that a person's most effective opponent or rival may be someone who is equally matched in wit, intelligence, or cunning

Um rival à altura pode ser o mais difícil

Um rival à altura pode ser o mais difícil

Ex: The debate between the two politicians was intense, as diamond cuts diamond, and both were skilled in rhetoric and argumentation. 
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great trees keep down (the|) little ones

used to imply that those who have more resources or authority can easily overshadow or control those who have less, and that this can lead to an imbalance of power or opportunity

Os poderosos podem sufocar os mais fracos

Os poderosos podem sufocar os mais fracos

Ex: In the highly competitive field of academia, it is often the case that great trees keep down little ones, with established professors dominating research opportunities and funding. 
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all men cannot be (first|masters)

used to imply that people possess varying skills, talents, and capabilities, which naturally result in different levels of achievement and ranking

Nem todos podem estar no topo

Nem todos podem estar no topo

Ex: The CEO acknowledged that all men cannot be first, but that each employee played a crucial role in the success of the company, and that they were all valued equally. 
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when two (men|) ride together one (must|shall) ride behind

used to suggest that in any group or partnership, there must be a clear leader and a clear follower, even if both parties are equal in ability or status

Todo grupo precisa de liderança clara

Todo grupo precisa de liderança clara

Ex: The company had two CEOs, but they quickly realized that when two ride together one must ride behind, and eventually appointed one as the clear leader to avoid confusion and conflicts. 
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there (may|might) be blue and better blue

used to imply that there is always room for improvement and that one should strive to be the best they can be, recognizing that there may be others who are more skilled or talented

Sempre pode haver alguém melhor

Sempre pode haver alguém melhor

Ex: The coach reminded the team that there may be blue and better blue, and encouraged them to keep practicing and improving, even if they were already skilled players. 
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when Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war

used to suggest that when two highly skilled or intelligent individuals or groups confront each other, the resulting rivalry or competition can be fierce and difficult to resolve

A disputa entre iguais pode ser muito intensa

A disputa entre iguais pode ser muito intensa

Ex: The two lawyers were both known for their aggressive tactics, so when they faced each other in court, it was a case of when Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war. 
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there is no (such thing as|) little enemy

used to suggest that one should not underestimate the potential threat or danger posed by even small or seemingly insignificant opponents or challenges

Não subestime nenhuma ameaça

Não subestime nenhuma ameaça

Ex: When it comes to cybersecurity, there is no little enemy, and even a seemingly harmless email or file can contain a dangerous virus or malware. 
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