Tall poppy
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背の高いポピー, その成功や卓越性ゆえに他人からの批判や妬みの的となる成功者
a successful person who becomes the target of criticism or resentment from others because of their achievements or prominence
Idiom
Informal
例
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.
CEOは自社の成功を誇りに思っていたが、背の高いポピーであることは批判や羨望の的にもなることを知っていた。
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.
その女優が演技で賞を受賞したとき、一部の批評家たちは彼女を高いポピーだと非難し、過大評価されていてその認識に値しないと言った。
