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fleeting rivalry

[ˈfliːtɪŋ ˈrɪvəlri]
noun phrasepl: fleeting rivalries / rivalidades fugazes
rivalidade fugaz
1. A brief, short-lived competition or conflict between two or more parties that does not last long
The fleeting rivalry between the two companies ended when one was acquired.
A rivalidade fugaz entre as duas empresas terminou quando uma foi adquirida.
2. A temporary sense of competitive tension or opposition that quickly fades away
Their fleeting rivalry during the tournament was soon forgotten after the final match.
A sua rivalidade fugaz durante o torneio foi logo esquecida após a final.
NYC Slang
beef that don't last
Synonyms
temporary rivalrybrief competitionpassing conflicttransient oppositionephemeral rivalry
Antonyms
lasting rivalryenduring competitionpersistent antagonismchronic conflict

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rivalidade fugaz
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rivalidade rápida
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
competição passageira
More business-oriented alternative
Portugal
rivalidade efémera
Uses 'efémera' instead of 'fugaz'; both are acceptable

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