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challenging convention

[ˈtʃæl.ən.dʒɪŋ kənˈven.ʃən]
verb phrase / gerund
desafiando a convenção
1. The act of questioning, opposing, or defying established norms, traditions, or accepted standards of behavior
Her art is all about challenging convention and pushing boundaries.
Sua arte é toda sobre desafiando a convenção e expandindo limites.
2. Taking action against what society typically considers normal or acceptable
By wearing unconventional clothing, he was challenging convention.
Ao usar roupas não-convencionais, ele estava desafiando a convenção.
NYC Slang
going rogue / breaking the mold
Synonyms
questioning normsdefying traditionbreaking conventionnonconformitycontravening normspushing boundaries
Antonyms
conformingadhering to conventionfollowing traditionmaintaining status quoupholding norms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desafiando a convenção
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desafiando a convenção / indo contra a convenção
Both forms are used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
enfrentando a convenção
Alternative form with 'enfrentar' (to confront)
Portugal
desafiando a convenção / questionando a convenção
Similar to Brazilian usage; 'questionar' is also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
swimming against the current
marching to the beat of one's own drum
stepping out of line
colher na mão contrária (Portuguese idiom - literal: spoon in the opposite hand)
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