oppressive market
[/əˈprɛsɪv ˈmɑrkɪt/]
nounpl: oppressive markets
mercado opressivo
1. A market characterized by unfair conditions, monopolistic practices, or restrictions that limit competition and disadvantage consumers or smaller businesses
The oppressive market conditions forced many small retailers out of business.
As condições do mercado opressivo forçaram muitos pequenos varejistas a sairem do negócio.
2. An economic environment dominated by a few large corporations that use their power to suppress competition and control prices
Workers in the oppressive market struggled to find fair employment opportunities.
Os trabalhadores no mercado opressivo lutavam para encontrar oportunidades de emprego justo.
NYC Slang
a market where the big guys squeeze out the competition; a rigged game
Related Idioms & Phrases
a playing field that is not level
market stacked against you
mercado dominado por poucos
condições de mercado desfavoráveis
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