expor a defesa
[ɛʃ'pɔr a dɨ'fɛzɐ]
verb phrase
expose one's defense; leave oneself vulnerable; drop one's guard
1. To reveal or lay bare one's defensive position, strategy, or arguments; to make oneself vulnerable by showing weakness in one's defense
By arguing carelessly, he exposed his defense to criticism.
Ao argumentar de forma descuidada, ele expôs sua defesa à crítica.
2. In sports or combat, to lower or remove protective measures, creating an opening for attack
The boxer exposed his defense and took a punch to the face.
O boxeador expôs sua defesa e levou um soco no rosto.
3. To reveal one's strategy or weaknesses prematurely or unintentionally
The company exposed its defense in the lawsuit by releasing internal emails.
A empresa expôs sua defesa no processo ao liberar e-mails internos.
NYC Slang
drop one's guard; leave yourself open; show your weakness
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