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dodge while advancing

[dɒdʒ waɪl əd'vænsɪŋ]
verb phrase
desviar enquanto avança
1. To evade or sidestep an obstacle, attack, or challenge while simultaneously moving forward in progress or position
The athlete managed to dodge while advancing down the field, evading defenders.
O atleta conseguiu desviar enquanto avançava pelo campo, evitando os defensores.
2. In combat or sports, to make evasive lateral movements while maintaining forward momentum
The boxer continued to dodge while advancing toward his opponent.
O boxeador continuou a desviar enquanto avançava em direção ao seu oponente.
NYC Slang
bob and weave while pushing forward
Synonyms
sidestep while progressingevade and advanceweave forwardslip past while moving ahead
Antonyms
retreat while defendingstand stillmove straight ahead without evasion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desviar enquanto avança
Common in sports and martial arts contexts
São Paulo
desviar e avançar
More direct phrasing used in regional speech
Portugal
desviar enquanto se avança
Formal construction with reflexive pronoun

Related Idioms & Phrases

bob and weave
slip through
thread the needle
weave one's way through
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