elbow mentality

== English == === Etymology === Calque of German Ellbogenmentalität or Ellenbogenmentalität, from Ellbogen / Ellenbogen (“elbow”) + Mentalität (“mentality”). === Noun === elbow mentality (plural elbow mentalities) (idiomatic) An attitude characterized by self-interest and a willingness to prioritize personal benefit or ambition, often above the welfare of an organization or community; a willingness to elbow (verb) past others. ==== Translations ==== === See also === Elbonia on Wikipedia.Wikipedia