The internet slang term “Tall Poppy” refers to a person who is highly successful or accomplished and therefore becomes a target of criticism, envy, or resentment from others. It originated from the saying “the tallest poppy gets cut down,” which means that those who stand out or achieve great things are often brought down by others due to jealousy or dislike.
Examples:
1. In a discussion about a famous singer who won multiple awards, a user might comment:
“Why are people always hating on her? She’s just a tall poppy that everyone wants to bring down.”
2. On social media, a person sharing news of their promotion might receive negative comments from others:
“Congrats on the promotion! Ignore the haters; they’re just jealous of your success. Don’t let them cut you down as a tall poppy.”
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