CRB - Crabs in a bucket

PRONUNCIATION [ˈkræbs in ə ˈbʌkɪt]

MEANING

A social dynamic or mentality where individuals in a group, consciously or unconsciously, undermine each other's development or success, especially when an individual attempts to break the group's norms or habits.

ORIGIN

A metaphor based on the observation of crabs in a bucket pulling each other down when one tries to escape. This observation is often compared to communities characterized by low self-esteem, envy, or fear of change.

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