This phrase literally means "being amused by/at one another," but it carries the same negative connotation as "crab mentality." It refers to the tendency of people in a group to pull others down instead of helping them succeed.
Here are some other Tagalog phrases that capture the essence of crab mentality:
* "Pag-aakalang kapag hindi ka umunlad, hindi rin uunlad ang iba." This translates to "Thinking that if you don't progress, others won't either."
* "Hindi makapag-isip ng sariling pag-unlad, dahil puro pagbabantay sa iba." This means "Unable to think of their own progress, because they're busy watching others."
* "Naniniwala na mas maganda kung lahat tayo maghihirap." This translates to "Believing that it's better if we all suffer together."
The concept of crab mentality is quite universal, and these Tagalog phrases highlight the same negative behavior found in different cultures.