Meaning of beggar-my-neighbor policy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    beggar-my-neighbor policy

    Definitions

    1. a policy of promoting oneself at the expense of others

    Examples

    • « used especially of national policy »
    • « the United States has pursued a beggar-my-neighbor policy »

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