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hidden triumph

[ˈhɪdən ˈtraɪʌmf]
noun phrasepl: hidden triumphs
triunfo oculto
1. A victory or success that is not publicly acknowledged or openly celebrated; an achievement that goes unnoticed or is deliberately kept secret
Her hidden triumph was finally revealed when she won the prestigious award.
Seu triunfo oculto foi finalmente revelado quando ela ganhou o prêmio prestigioso.
2. A personal accomplishment or victory known only to oneself or a select few
Overcoming his fear of public speaking was a hidden triumph for him.
Superar seu medo de falar em público foi um triunfo oculto para ele.
NYC Slang
quiet win
Synonyms
quiet victorysecret successprivate achievementunsung victory
Antonyms
public triumphopen victorycelebrated successacknowledged achievement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
triunfo oculto
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
vitória discreta
alternative, more formal expression
Rio de Janeiro
sucesso na surdina
colloquial variant
Portugal
triunfo secreto
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a victory in silence
success under the radar
a win nobody knows about
triumph in disguise
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