act at odds
[/ækt æt ɑdz/]
verb phrase
agir em desacordo; agir de forma contraditória
1. to behave in a way that contradicts or conflicts with one's stated beliefs, principles, or previous actions
He claims to support environmental causes, but he acts at odds with his words by driving a gas-guzzling SUV.
Ele afirma apoiar causas ambientais, mas age em desacordo com suas palavras ao dirigir um SUV que consome muita gasolina.
2. to behave inconsistently with something expected or established
The government acts at odds with its own policies by increasing pollution in protected areas.
O governo age de forma contraditória com suas próprias políticas ao aumentar a poluição em áreas protegidas.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to criticize hypocrisy or inconsistency in public figures, politicians, and corporate entities. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in social and political discourse to highlight contradictions between stated values and actual behavior.
NYC Slang
talking out both sides of your mouth; being two-faced
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