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break conventions

[/breɪk kənˈvenʃənz/]
verb phrase
quebrar convenções
1. to act in a way that goes against established social rules, customs, or traditional practices
The artist decided to break conventions by using unconventional materials in her sculptures.
A artista decidiu quebrar convenções usando materiais não convencionais em suas esculturas.
2. to reject or disregard accepted norms of behavior or dress
Breaking conventions, she wore a black wedding dress instead of white.
Quebrando convenções, ela usou um vestido de noiva preto em vez de branco.
NYC Slang
buck the system / go rogue
Synonyms
defy conventionsgo against the grainchallenge normstransgress boundariesviolate traditions
Antonyms
follow conventionsconform to normsadhere to traditionsrespect customs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quebrar convenções
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
quebrar convenções
standard usage
São Paulo
quebrar convenções
standard usage, sometimes 'romper com convenções'
Portugal
quebrar convenções / romper com convenções
both forms used equally

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
march to the beat of one's own drum
go against the tide
color outside the lines
rock the boat
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