barter away

• Verbo frasal que significa trocar algo valioso por algo de menor valor, geralmente de forma desvantajosa ou imprudente; também pode indicar abrir mão de algo em troca de pouco.

A phrasal verb meaning to exchange something of value for something else, often in a way that is disadvantageous or wasteful.

incontável · transitivo · phrasal, separável

1. Trade or exchangeformal

   To exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

   Trocar

   • They bartered away their surplus grain for tools.
   • He bartered away his old watch for a new bicycle.
   • The villagers bartered away their handmade crafts for food.

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2. Squander or loseinformal

   To give something away in exchange for something of lesser value, often foolishly.

   Trocar por pouco

   • He bartered away his reputation for a moment of fame.
   • She bartered away her inheritance for a quick profit.
   • They bartered away their freedom for temporary comfort.

   Sinônimosfritter awaygive awaysquanderthrow away

   Antônimoshoardkeeppreserveretain

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