accept gossip
[ækˈsɛpt ˈɡɑsəp]
verb phrase
aceitar fofoca
1. to receive, believe, or give credence to unverified or unsubstantiated claims about others
She tends to accept gossip without questioning its validity.
Ela tende a aceitar fofoca sem questionar sua validade.
2. to participate in or engage with rumors or hearsay
I don't accept gossip about my colleagues.
Eu não aceito fofoca sobre meus colegas.
3. to tolerate or allow gossip to be shared in one's presence
The manager refused to accept gossip in the workplace.
O gerente recusou aceitar fofoca no local de trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, 'accepting gossip' is generally viewed negatively as it implies gullibility or poor judgment. Brazilian workplaces and social settings often discourage this behavior through expressions like 'não aceitar fofoca' as a sign of professionalism and integrity.
NYC Slang
fall for the tea
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