fishbowl

• Substantivo que designa um recipiente transparente, geralmente esférico, usado para manter peixes pequenos; em sentido figurado, refere-se a uma situação em que alguém está constantemente exposto à observação de outros, sem privacidade.

A noun referring to a transparent container for keeping small fish, or metaphorically to a situation where one's actions are constantly observed and there is no privacy.

1. Transparent container for fishA2formal

   A clear glass or plastic bowl used to keep small fish as pets.

   Recipiente transparente para peixes

   • The child placed a goldfish in a small fishbowl.
   • She cleaned the fishbowl and changed the water.
   • A fishbowl is not ideal for keeping most fish species.

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2. Situation without privacyB2informal

   A condition or environment where one's actions are constantly observed and there is no personal privacy.

   Situação sem privacidade

   • Living in a small town can feel like a fishbowl.
   • Celebrities often complain about their fishbowl existence.
   • The open-plan office created a fishbowl atmosphere.

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