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crab mentalityA way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.Rate it:

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the world is one's oysterIn order to achieve something in this world, one has to grab the opportunity.Rate it:

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as close as an oysterSecretive; reluctant to give information.Rate it:

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the world is one's oysterAll opportunities are open to someone, the world is theirs.Rate it:

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muet comme une carpeAs dumb as an oyster.Rate it:

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the world is one's lobster(UK, humorous) intentional misrendering of the proverb "the world is one's oyster"Rate it:

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