lose stability
[/luːz stəˈbɪləti/]
verb phrase
perder estabilidade
1. to become unstable, unsteady, or lose one's balance; to become unreliable or uncertain
The economy began to lose stability after the financial crisis.
A economia começou a perder estabilidade após a crise financeira.
2. to experience emotional or psychological instability
He started to lose stability following the traumatic event.
Ele começou a perder estabilidade após o evento traumático.
3. to become physically unbalanced or wobbly
The chair began to lose stability when he leaned back.
A cadeira começou a perder estabilidade quando ele se inclinou para trás.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'perder estabilidade' is frequently used in economic and political discussions, particularly during periods of social or financial uncertainty. In American English, this phrase is common in both literal (physical balance) and figurative (emotional, economic) contexts. The expression reflects universal human concerns about security and reliability in various life domains.
NYC Slang
lose your footing / go off the rails
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