one-upmanship

• Существительное, обозначающее практику или умение пытаться получить преимущество над другими, особенно друзьями или соперниками, демонстрируя превосходство или больший успех.

A noun referring to the practice or skill of trying to gain an advantage over others, especially friends or rivals, by appearing superior or more successful.

uncountable

1. Competitive one-upmanshipC1informal

   The art or practice of outdoing or surpassing someone else, especially in a competitive or social context.

   Превосходство

   • Their conversation was full of one-upmanship about their travel experiences.
   • He engaged in a game of one-upmanship with his colleague over who had the better car.
   • One-upmanship can damage friendships if taken too far.

   Synonymscompetitionrivalry