brinkmanship in Dutch
brinkmanship in Dutch is afgrondpolitiek, riskant buitenlands beleid — brinkmanship means the practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge in order to gain an advantage, rather than backing down.
brinkmanship in Dutch
afgrondpolitiek
(chiefly, politics) The pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to take a matter to the brink (for example, by risking a dangerous policy) rather than to concede a point. [from mid 1950s]
riskant buitenlands beleid
(chiefly, politics) The pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to take a matter to the brink (for example, by risking a dangerous policy) rather than to concede a point. [from mid 1950s]
What does "brinkmanship" mean?
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noun The practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge in order to gain an advantage, rather than backing down.
"Both governments engaged in brinkmanship during the standoff."
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brinkmanship in a sentence
- Both governments engaged in brinkmanship during the standoff.
- Union leaders accused the company of brinkmanship in the final hours of the talks.
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What is "brinkmanship" in Dutch?
"brinkmanship" in Dutch is afgrondpolitiek, riskant buitenlands beleid. brinkmanship means: The practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge in order to gain an advantage, rather than backing down.
How do you use "brinkmanship" in a sentence?
Example: "Both governments engaged in brinkmanship during the standoff." In Dutch, "brinkmanship" is afgrondpolitiek, riskant buitenlands beleid.
Are there other ways to say "brinkmanship" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "brinkmanship": afgrondpolitiek, riskant buitenlands beleid.
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