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At the expense of
/at ðɪ ɛkspˈɛns ɒv/
/æt ðɪ ɛkspˈɛns ʌv/at the expense of
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à custa de, em detrimento de
causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another
Collocationat the expense of
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Exemplo
The company prioritized profit margins at the expense of employee satisfaction.
She pursued her career goals relentlessly, often at the expense of her personal relationships.
His success came at the expense of his health, as he sacrificed sleep and exercise to meet deadlines.
The politician's popularity rose, but it came at the expense of his integrity.
His success came at the expense of his personal life, as he devoted all his time to work.
