material gain
[/məˈtɪriəl ɡeɪn/]
nounpl: material gains
ganho material
1. Financial or economic benefit; profit or advantage obtained in monetary or tangible form
He pursued the business deal purely for material gain.
Ele perseguiu o negócio puramente pelo ganho material.
2. Acquisition of wealth, possessions, or resources that increase one's financial status
The company's focus on material gain led to unethical practices.
O foco da empresa no ganho material levou a práticas antiéticas.
3. Economic profit or advantage contrasted with spiritual, emotional, or social benefits
Some argue that society prioritizes material gain over well-being.
Alguns argumentam que a sociedade prioriza o ganho material sobre o bem-estar.
The concept of 'material gain' reflects broader cultural values in both American and Brazilian societies. In the USA, material success is often viewed as a measure of achievement and the American Dream. In Brazil, there's increasing tension between traditional values and materialism in urban centers. The phrase often carries implicit moral or philosophical weight, sometimes used critically to suggest greed or excessive focus on wealth over other life values.
NYC Slang
the benjamins / getting paid / making bank
Related Idioms & Phrases
pursuit of material gain
motivated by material gain
material gain at any cost
foco no ganho material
motivado por ganho material
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