extreme dedication
[ɪkˈstriːm ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrase
dedicação extrema
1. total commitment and devotion to a cause, person, or activity, often to an exceptional or intense degree
Her extreme dedication to her studies earned her a full scholarship to Harvard.
Sua dedicação extrema aos estudos lhe rendeu uma bolsa integral para Harvard.
2. unwavering focus and effort, sometimes to the point of sacrifice or obsession
The athlete's extreme dedication to training resulted in Olympic gold.
A dedicação extrema do atleta ao treinamento resultou em ouro olímpico.
3. wholehearted loyalty and perseverance in pursuing a goal or objective
His extreme dedication to the company led to rapid career advancement.
Sua dedicação extrema à empresa levou a um rápido avanço na carreira.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, extreme dedication is often celebrated in contexts like sports, academics, and entrepreneurship. However, in Brazil, there's a cultural emphasis on balancing dedication with relationships and social life ('jogo de cintura'), while American culture often valorizes workaholic tendencies. The phrase is used to acknowledge exceptional commitment and is generally considered positive, though it can sometimes imply an unsustainable level of effort.
NYC Slang
all in, going hard, 110 percent, full send
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