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run afoul

/rʌn əˈfaʊl/

Tradução: Entrar em conflito ou colidir com algo, especialmente com a lei, uma regra ou uma autoridade; meter-se em encrenca ou violar normas.

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/rʌn əˈfaʊl/C1formal
  • ptEntrar em conflito ou colidir com algo, especialmente com a lei, uma regra ou uma autoridade; meter-se em encrenca ou violar normas.

To come into conflict or collision with something, especially a law, rule, or authority; to get into trouble or violate regulations.

  1. Conflict with rules or lawsC1formal

    To come into conflict or disagreement with rules, laws, or authority.

    ptEntrar em conflito com regras ou leis

    • The company ran afoul of environmental regulations.
    • He ran afoul of the law by driving without a license.
    • Their actions ran afoul of the school's code of conduct.
  2. Conflict with peopleC1formal

    To get into trouble or disagreement with someone.

    ptEntrar em conflito

    • She ran afoul of her boss by missing the deadline.
    • The politician ran afoul of the public with his controversial remarks.
    • He ran afoul of his neighbors by playing loud music at night.