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sabotage the main goal

[ˈsæbətɑːʒ ðə meɪn ɡoʊl]
verb phrase
sabotar o objetivo principal
1. to deliberately undermine or destroy the primary aim or objective of a plan, project, or endeavor
The competitor tried to sabotage the main goal by spreading false information about the project.
O competidor tentou sabotar o objetivo principal espalhando informações falsas sobre o projeto.
2. to intentionally obstruct or prevent the achievement of a key target or purpose
Internal conflicts within the team began to sabotage the main goal of the startup.
Os conflitos internos dentro da equipe começaram a sabotar o objetivo principal da startup.
NYC Slang
throw a wrench in the main plan
Synonyms
undermine the primary objectivethwart the main aimobstruct the key goalderail the primary purposecompromise the main objective
Antonyms
support the main goaladvance the primary objectivefacilitate the main aimpromote the key goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sabotar o objetivo principal
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sabotar a meta principal
'meta' is commonly used for goal in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estragar o objetivo principal
colloquial alternative using 'estragar' (to ruin)
Portugal
sabotar o objetivo principal
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

shoot oneself in the foot
cut off one's nose to spite one's face
throw a spanner in the works
pull the rug out from under someone
put a stick in the spokes
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