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flouting convention

[/ˈflaʊtɪŋ kənˈvenʃən/]
verb phrase
desrespeitar a convenção / infringir a convenção
1. deliberately disregarding or treating with contempt established social customs, rules, or accepted practices
She was flouting convention by wearing pants to the formal dinner.
Ela estava desrespeitando a convenção ao usar calças para o jantar formal.
2. openly violating or ignoring widely accepted social norms
He enjoyed flouting convention whenever possible.
Ele gostava de infringir a convenção sempre que possível.
NYC Slang
breaking the rules / going rogue
Synonyms
defying conventionbreaking with traditionviolating normsdisregarding customsbucking traditionchallenging convention
Antonyms
following conventionobeying normsadhering to traditionrespecting customsconforming

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desrespeitar/infringir a convenção
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
zoando a convenção
more colloquial, informal usage
São Paulo
desrespeitar a convenção
formal business and academic contexts
Portugal
desrespeitar/infringir a convenção
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

going against the grain
bucking the system
marching to the beat of one's own drum
swimming against the current
crossing the line
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