old conventions
[/oʊld kənˈvɛnʃənz/]
noun phrase
antigas convenções
1. Established, traditional rules, customs, or standards that have been accepted and followed for a long time
The company decided to break away from old conventions and modernize their approach.
A empresa decidiu se afastar das antigas convenções e modernizar sua abordagem.
2. Outdated social norms or behavioral expectations that are no longer widely practiced or considered relevant
She challenged old conventions about how women should behave in society.
Ela desafiou as antigas convenções sobre como as mulheres deveriam se comportar na sociedade.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is commonly used in discussions about social progress, workplace modernization, and generational differences. It often appears in debates about gender roles, business practices, and artistic expression. In Brazil, challenging old conventions is frequently associated with the country's cultural evolution and progressive movements.
NYC Slang
the old way of doing things; playing by the old rules
Related Idioms & Phrases
break with old conventions
go against old conventions
challenge old conventions
defy old conventions
stick to old conventions
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