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time-honored practice

[tīm-ˈä-nərd ˈprak-tis]
noun phrasepl: time-honored practices
prática consagrada pelo tempo
1. A custom, tradition, or method that has been respected and followed for many years
Shaking hands is a time-honored practice in many cultures.
Apertar mãos é uma prática consagrada pelo tempo em muitas culturas.
2. An established and widely accepted way of doing something that has proven its value over time
The time-honored practice of family dinners brings people together.
A prática consagrada de jantares em família aproxima as pessoas.
Synonyms
traditioncustomestablished practiceconventionritual
Antonyms
innovationmodern practicenew trend

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática consagrada pelo tempo
Most common and widely understood translation
Brazil
tradição secular
Alternative used to emphasize long-standing nature
Portugal
prática ancestral
Often used to emphasize ancient origins
Portugal
costume estabelecido
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow in someone's footsteps
the old way of doing things
pass down a tradition
break with tradition
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