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Sharp practice
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pratica scorretta, pratica sleale
the act or practice of engaging in unethical or questionable business practices that are intended to gain an advantage over competitors or deceive customers
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IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "sharp practice" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "sharp practice" can be traced to the business world of the 18th century Industrial Revolution period. During this era of expanding markets, some merchants engaged in cunning tactics like deception to secure an advantage over competitors. These individuals were referred to as "sharp" due to their crafty business methods and the term "sharp practice" was used to describe their methods. This phrase is often used to describe behavior that is self-serving and lacks in good faith or ethics.
Example
The company is being accused of sharp practice for misrepresenting shipping fees to unknowing online customers.
L'azienda è accusata di pratica sleale per aver travisato le spese di spedizione ai clienti online ignari.
The organization was guilty of sharp practice a decade ago when it failed to properly disclose conflicts of interest during a bidding process.
L'organizzazione era colpevole di pratica sleale un decennio fa quando non ha rivelato correttamente i conflitti di interesse durante un processo di offerta.
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