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Tall poppy
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matayog na poppy, isang matagumpay na tao na nagiging target ng pintas o galit ng iba dahil sa kanilang mga tagumpay o katanyagan
a successful person who becomes the target of criticism or resentment from others because of their achievements or prominence
Idiom
Informal
Mga Halimbawa
The CEO was proud of her company 's success, but she knew that being a tall poppy could also make her a target for criticism and envy.
Ipinagmamalaki ng CEO ang tagumpay ng kanyang kumpanya, ngunit alam niya na ang pagiging isang matayog na poppy ay maaari ring gawin siyang target ng pintas at inggit.
When the actor won an award for her performance, some critics accused her of being a tall poppy, saying that she was overrated and undeserving of the recognition.
Nang manalo ang aktres ng isang parangal para sa kanyang pagganap, inakusahan siya ng ilang kritiko na isang matayog na poppy, na nagsasabing siya ay overrated at hindi karapat-dapat sa pagkilala.
