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brinkmanship in Finnish

brinkmanship in Finnish is kovaa peliä, uhkailu — brinkmanship means the practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge in order to gain an advantage, rather than backing down.

brinkmanship in Finnish

kovaa peliä
noun
(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]
uhkailu
noun
(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?

  1. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "brinkmanship" in Finnish?
"brinkmanship" in Finnish is kovaa peliä, uhkailu. 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 Finnish, "brinkmanship" is kovaa peliä, uhkailu.
Are there other ways to say "brinkmanship" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "brinkmanship": kovaa peliä, uhkailu.
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