Gesellschaft, Recht und Politik - Politics

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to [vote] with {one's} [pocketbook|dollar|purse] [Phrase]

to protest or show one's opposition to something by one's actions, such as leaving an organization, not buying something, etc.

Ex: He votes with his pocketbook , consciously purchasing from businesses that prioritize fair trade and ethical sourcing .

to [drive] a wedge [Phrase]

to ruin the relationship of people or groups of people by causing them to disagree or hate each other

Ex: The controversial decision made by the company drove a wedge among its employees , leading to a significant decrease in morale and teamwork .

to [bridge] the (gap|gulf|divide) [Phrase]

to remove or reduce the differences that keep people or things separated

Ex: She bridges the gulf between science and art , merging creative expression with scientific principles in her innovative projects .

spin doctor [Nomen]

Kommunikationsberater

Ex: She works as a spin doctor for the PR firm , managing the reputation of high-profile clients .

Sie arbeitet als Spin-Doctor für die PR-Firma und verwaltet den Ruf hochkarätiger Kunden.

to [divide] and [conquer|rule] [Phrase]

to not allow people become united and pose a threat to one by keeping them busy through causing disagreement and argument between them

Ex: The manager is using a " divide and conquer " approach to break down a complex project into smaller tasks for better efficiency .

to [drain] the swamp [Phrase]

to eliminate a problem that threatens a political or business system such as corruption, terrorism, etc.

Ex: Environmental activists are advocating to drain the swamp and restore the wetland ecosystem .

new wine in an old bottle [Phrase]

used to refer to the attempt to introduce something new or innovative into an existing, outdated, or incompatible system, which may lead to problems or failure

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old wine in a new bottle [Phrase]

something well-established, traditional, or unchanged presented as if it is new, innovative, or significantly different, often to make it more appealing or marketable

Ex: The artist plans to break away from the past and create truly innovative work , avoiding the trap of presenting old wine in a new bottle .

to [pass] the buck [Phrase]

to refuse to hold oneself responsible for something when one should and expect others to deal with it instead

Ex: She always tries to pass the buck onto others whenever a difficult decision needs to be made .

to [flex] {one's} muscles [Phrase]

to display power or ability to scare or impress others

Ex: She often flexes her muscles in negotiations , leveraging her expertise and influence to secure favorable deals .

plum tree [Nomen]

Pflaumenbaum

Ex: The CEO 's nephew enjoyed the plum tree of promotions within the company , bypassing other deserving employees .

Der Neffe des CEOs genoss den Pflaumenbaum der Beförderungen innerhalb des Unternehmens und umging andere verdiente Mitarbeiter.

dream ticket [Nomen]

Traumticket

Ex: For movie enthusiasts , a dream ticket would involve attending a film festival where they can watch exclusive screenings and have the opportunity to meet their favorite actors .

Für Filmbegeisterte würde ein Traumticket die Teilnahme an einem Filmfestival beinhalten, wo sie exklusive Vorführungen sehen und die Gelegenheit haben, ihre Lieblingsschauspieler zu treffen.

to [take] the floor [Phrase]

to step up to deliver a convincing speech

Ex: They take the floor one by one , sharing their perspectives on the topic .

on the stump [Phrase]

(of a politician) trying to get political support by traveling around an area and giving speeches

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