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Sour grapes
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struguri acri, invidie
a negative attitude or reaction toward something that one desires but cannot have or achieve, often by minimizing its importance or worth
Idiom
Informal
Exemple
After not getting the job, he dismissed it as a boring position with a low salary, exhibiting sour grapes.
După ce nu a primit slujba, a respins-o ca pe o poziție plictisitoare cu un salariu mic, expunând struguri acri.
His constant criticism of others ' achievements is just sour grapes due to his lack of success.
Critica lui constantă a realizărilor altora nu sunt decât struguri acri din cauza lipsei sale de succes.
