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Pronunciation / Transliteration: desepsjonar a ekip
"Ele prometeu que não ia decepcionar a equipe."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To fail to support or meet the standards of a team, group, or organization to which one belongs, thereby disappointing others.
"He knew he had let the side down by missing the crucial penalty kick." - 2
To behave in a way that brings discredit or disappointment to one's family or associates.
"Try not to let the side down during the formal inspection tomorrow."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from British team sports culture, particularly cricket and association football in the late 19th century, 'the side' refers to the team or group. Over time, the phrase evolved metaphorically to describe failing to meet the standards or expectations of any collective group, family, or organization.
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décevoir l'équipe
Transliteration: desevwar l ekip
"Il a eu l'impression d'avoir décevoir l'équipe."
das Team im Stich lassen
Transliteration: das tim ɪm ʃtɪç lasən
"Wir dürfen unsere Mannschaft nicht im Stich lassen."
deludere la squadra
Transliteration: deludere la squadra
"Non voglio deludere la squadra in questa finale."
fallar al equipo
Transliteration: fajar al ekip-o
"Sintió que había fallado al equipo tras su error."
decepcionar a equipe
Transliteration: desepsjonar a ekip
"Ele prometeu que não ia decepcionar a equipe."
टीम को निराश करना
Transliteration: tim ko niraash karna
"मुझे डर था कि मैं अपनी टीम को निराश कर दूंगा।"
令团队失望
Transliteration: lìng tuán duì shī wàng
"他发誓绝不令团队失望。"
팀에 실망을 주다
Transliteration: time silmangeul juda
"우리는 팀에 실망을 주어서는 안 된다."
期待を裏切る
Transliteration: kitai o uragiru
"チームの期待を裏切らないように頑張ります。"
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