one-upmanship

• Sustantivo que designa la práctica o el afán de intentar superar a los demás, especialmente amigos o rivales, demostrando superioridad o mayor éxito, a menudo de manera competitiva o arrogante.

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.

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1. Competitive one-upmanshipC1informal

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

   Afán de superar a los demás

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscompetitionrivalry