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crab mentality

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A phenomenon in which a person or a group of people attempt to hinder the progress or success of others, even if such success does not directly affect their own well-being.

idiomatic

Equivalents

2 more languages
Bahasa Indonesiamentalitas kepiting
Nederlandskrabbenmentaliteit

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Crab Nebula crab oil crab plover crab puff crab Rangoon crab soccer

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