collision course

• Situação ou trajetória que provavelmente levará a um conflito direto, desentendimento ou confronto entre duas ou mais partes, muitas vezes devido a objetivos ou interesses opostos.

A situation or path that is likely to lead to a direct conflict, disagreement, or confrontation between two or more parties, often due to opposing goals or interests.

1. Physical trajectoryB2formal

   A path or direction that will inevitably lead to a crash or impact between two moving objects.

   Rota de colisão

   • The two ships were on a collision course in the fog.
   • The driver realized he was on a collision course with the truck.
   • Air traffic control warned the planes they were on a collision course.

2. Inevitable conflictB2informal

   A situation where two people, groups, or ideas are heading towards a serious disagreement or confrontation.

   Rumo ao conflito

   • The two political parties are on a collision course over tax reform.
   • His stubborn attitude put him on a collision course with his boss.
   • The company's new policy is on a collision course with employee demands.