surrender to fears
[/səˈrendər tu fɪrz/]
verb phrase
render-se aos medos; ceder aos medos
1. To give in to one's fears; to allow fear to control one's actions or decisions
He refused to surrender to fears and pursued his dreams despite the obstacles.
Ele recusou render-se aos medos e perseguiu seus sonhos apesar dos obstáculos.
2. To yield or capitulate emotionally when faced with anxiety or phobia
She would not surrender to fears about public speaking and joined the debate team.
Ela não cederia aos medos sobre falar em público e se juntou ao time de debate.
3. To stop resisting anxiety and allow it to dominate one's behavior
Once you surrender to fears, it becomes harder to overcome them.
Uma vez que você cede aos medos, fica mais difícil superá-los.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, the concept of 'surrendering to fears' is often discussed in self-help and motivational contexts. In Brazil, there's a cultural emphasis on resilience (resiliência) and not allowing fear to dictate life choices, while in the USA, similar themes appear in personal development discourse. The phrase reflects universal human psychology about managing anxiety and taking control of one's life.
NYC Slang
give up to the fear; let fear take over; chicken out
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