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ego
/ˈiːɡəʊ/
In everyday conversation, 'ego' usually refers to someone's pride or self-confidence. When used this way, it often has a negative tone, suggesting that a person thinks too highly of themselves. In a psychological context, the word is used more technically to describe a part of the human mind. In these cases, it is not necessarily about pride, but about how we function in reality.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is at a PTA meeting while David is in his office.
Karen Smith
Your boss is totally tripping. He can't just shoot down your idea like that.
David Smith
It's not the idea, it's just his massive ego getting in the way.
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Karen uses the slang 'tripping' to mean acting irrationally or unfairly. David identifies his boss's self-importance (ego) as the primary obstacle to his professional success, reflecting their shared frustration with corporate dynamics.