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inconvenience oneself

/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns wʌnˈself/

Tradução: Dar-se ao trabalho de fazer algo ou aceitar transtornos, esforços ou mudanças nos próprios planos em benefício de outra pessoa.

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/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns wʌnˈself/C1formal
  • ptDar-se ao trabalho de fazer algo ou aceitar transtornos, esforços ou mudanças nos próprios planos em benefício de outra pessoa.

To cause trouble, difficulty, or discomfort for oneself by making an extra effort or changing one's plans for someone else's benefit.

  1. Cause trouble for oneselfB2formal

    To put oneself to trouble or cause oneself difficulty, often by doing something extra or unnecessary.

    ptCausar transtornos a si mesmo

    • He didn't want to inconvenience himself by driving across town.
    • She inconvenienced herself by staying late to help her colleague.
    • They inconvenienced themselves by taking a longer route to avoid traffic.