demonstrate superiority
[/ˌdemənˈstreɪt suːˌpɪriˈɒrəti/]
verb phrase
demonstrar superioridade
1. to show or prove that one is better, more skilled, or more capable than another person or group
The champion boxer demonstrated superiority over his opponent with a knockout in the third round.
O campeão de boxe demonstrou superioridade sobre seu oponente com um nocaute no terceiro round.
2. to display dominance in a competition, argument, or comparison
The new technology demonstrates superiority in speed and efficiency compared to the old system.
A nova tecnologia demonstra superioridade em velocidade e eficiência comparada ao sistema antigo.
3. to assert or exhibit one's advantage or excellence over others
She demonstrated superiority in the debate by presenting well-researched arguments.
Ela demonstrou superioridade no debate ao apresentar argumentos bem pesquisados.
In Brazilian culture, demonstrating superiority is often associated with sports, martial arts competitions, and business contexts. The phrase carries both neutral (factual comparison) and potentially negative connotations (arrogance). In American English, the term is commonly used in competitive contexts like sports, academics, and business. Brazilians tend to use more colloquial expressions like 'mostrar quem é o melhor' (show who's the best) in casual conversations, while maintaining formal usage in professional settings.
NYC Slang
flex on someone / show someone up / prove you're the best
Related Idioms & Phrases
put someone in their place
show who's boss
blow someone out of the water
leave someone in the dust
outshine someone
steal someone's thunder
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