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thwart the goal

[/θwɔːrt ðə ɡoʊl/]
verb phrase
frustrar o objetivo
1. to prevent someone from achieving their intended aim or objective; to obstruct or block the attainment of a goal
The new regulations thwart the goal of reducing costs.
Os novos regulamentos frustram o objetivo de reduzir custos.
2. to deliberately act against someone's plans or intentions
His absence thwarted the goal of completing the project on time.
Sua ausência frustra o objetivo de concluir o projeto no prazo.
NYC Slang
block the goal
Synonyms
block the goalobstruct the goalhinder the goalimpede the goalundermine the goal
Antonyms
achieve the goalaccomplish the goalattain the goalfacilitate the goalfurther the goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frustrar o objetivo
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
São Paulo
obstruir o objetivo
Also commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
impedir o objetivo
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put a spanner in the works
upset the applecart
derail the plan
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