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white feather

/waɪt ˈfeðər/

Tradução: Expressão britânica antiga que simboliza covardia. Historicamente, receber uma pena branca significava que alguém estava sendo acusado de covardia, especialmente durante a guerra, quando era usada para pressionar homens a se alistarem.

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/waɪt ˈfeðər/C1informalbritishobsoleto
  • ptExpressão britânica antiga que simboliza covardia. Historicamente, receber uma pena branca significava que alguém estava sendo acusado de covardia, especialmente durante a guerra, quando era usada para pressionar homens a se alistarem.

An old-fashioned British expression symbolizing cowardice. Historically, being given a white feather meant someone was accused of being a coward, especially during wartime when it was used to pressure men into military service.

  1. C1formalbritish

    A white feather is traditionally used as a symbol of cowardice, often given to someone perceived as avoiding duty or danger.

    ptSímbolo de covardia

    • During World War I, women would hand a white feather to men not in uniform.
    • He was given a white feather for refusing to fight.
    • The white feather became a powerful symbol of shame and cowardice.