zero-sum game
US /ˈzɪroʊ sʌm ɡeɪm/
UK /ˈzɪroʊ sʌm ɡeɪm/

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permainan zero-sum
a situation in which whatever is gained by one side is lost by the other
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Negotiations often feel like a zero-sum game, where one party's gain is another's loss.
Negosiasi sering terasa seperti permainan zero-sum, di mana keuntungan satu pihak adalah kerugian pihak lain.
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In a true zero-sum game, there's no way for both parties to win.
Dalam permainan zero-sum yang sebenarnya, tidak ada cara bagi kedua belah pihak untuk menang.