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(Australia, New Zealand) The tendency to disparage conspicuously successful people.

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tall poppy syndrome

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tall poppy syndrome

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Australia New-Zealand uncountable

(Australia, New Zealand) The tendency to disparage conspicuously successful people.

Japanese Meaning

（主にオーストラリアやニュージーランドで見られる）目立つ成功を収めた人、突出した才能や業績を持つ人に対して、嫉妬や軽蔑などの否定的な感情を抱く傾向。

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In many workplaces, tall poppy syndrome often discourages people from celebrating their successes.

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多くの職場では、目立って成功した人をけなす傾向がしばしばあり、そのため自分の成功を素直に喜べないことが多い。

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(Australia, New Zealand) The tendency to disparage conspicuously successful people.

One of Australia′s healthiest national traits is the Tall Poppy Syndrome, which involves taking a sceptical view of people who are rich, powerful or successful, and cutting them down to size when they appear pretentious.

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