abandon learning
[/əˈbændən ˈlɜrnɪŋ/]
verb phrase
abandonar os estudos
1. to stop attending school or educational programs; to quit one's studies or educational pursuits
He decided to abandon learning to pursue a career in music.
Ele decidiu abandonar os estudos para seguir uma carreira na música.
2. to cease the act of acquiring knowledge or skills in a particular subject or field
She abandoned learning French after only three months of classes.
Ela abandonou o aprendizado de francês depois de apenas três meses de aulas.
3. to give up on education entirely, dropping out of school
Many students abandon learning due to financial difficulties.
Muitos estudantes abandonam os estudos devido a dificuldades financeiras.
In Brazil, abandoning learning is often discussed in social contexts related to poverty, work necessity, and educational inequality. In the USA, it's frequently associated with youth culture and dropping out of high school. Both contexts carry negative connotations regarding future opportunities and socioeconomic mobility.
NYC Slang
drop out / ditch school
Related Idioms & Phrases
give up on one's education
throw in the towel on school
call it quits on learning
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