asymmetrical commitment
[ə-sɪ-ˈme-trɪ-kəl kə-ˈmɪt-mənt]
nounpl: asymmetrical commitments
compromisso assimétrico
1. A commitment or obligation where the parties involved have unequal levels of dedication, responsibility, or investment
Their relationship suffered from an asymmetrical commitment, with one partner investing far more emotionally than the other.
Seu relacionamento sofria com um compromisso assimétrico, em que um parceiro investia muito mais emocionalmente do que o outro.
2. In business or diplomatic contexts, an agreement where one party bears significantly more responsibility, risk, or cost than the other
The trade deal was criticized for creating an asymmetrical commitment that favored larger corporations.
O acordo comercial foi criticado por criar um compromisso assimétrico que favorecia as corporações maiores.
Related Idioms & Phrases
carry the weight of a commitment
pull one's own weight
one foot in, one foot out
levar o peso de um compromisso
investimento desequilibrado
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