Sociedad, Ley y Política - Normas sociales y conformidad

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre normas sociales y conformidad, como "ir contra la corriente" y "seguir el juego".

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Tarjetas de memoria

Ortografía

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender

a voice crying in the wilderness [Frase]

someone who expresses an opinion that others ignore or do not like

Ex:

against the grain [Frase]

used to refer to something that is done in a way that is contrary to the usual customs, conventions, or the natural direction

Ex: John has always been against the grain , expressing his unique viewpoints on various topics .

a law unto {oneself} [Frase]

someone who does not behave according to rules or expectations of society

Ex: He was a law unto himself , making decisions without considering others ' opinions .

beyond the pale [Frase]

(of a person's words or actions) not according to what is considered acceptable or polite

Ex: Her recent conduct is beyond the pale .

to [break] the mold [Frase]

to act so differently that it changes traditional or previous methods or approaches

Ex: He broke the mold with his groundbreaking research that challenged long-held scientific theories .

to [cross] (the|a) line [Frase]

to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

Ex: He crossed the line when he betrayed his friend 's trust by sharing confidential information .

out of bounds [Frase]

beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

Ex: The company acted out of bounds by manipulating financial records to deceive investors .

to [step|be] out of line [Frase]

to act in a way that is not in accordance with rules or socially accepted behavior

Ex: She stepped out of line when she publicly criticized her supervisor during the staff meeting .

sacred cow [Sustantivo]

vaca sagrada

Ex: Questioning the budget was like attacking a sacred cow at the meeting .

Cuestionar el presupuesto fue como atacar una vaca sagrada en la reunión.

line in the sand [Frase]

a limit that makes clear what is considered right or accepted and what is not

Ex: The government officials set a firm line in the sand during the negotiations .

to [break] every rule in the book [Frase]

to behave in a manner that is in contrast to the standards of a particular place

Ex: They will break every rule in the book to achieve their goals , undeterred by conventions .

the done thing [Frase]

the socially accepted or expected behavior or action in a particular situation

Ex: Following the established protocol is the done thing in diplomatic circles .

herd mentality [Sustantivo]

mentalidad de rebaño

Ex: If the group leader encourages critical thinking and individuality , they can help prevent herd mentality from dominating decision-making .

Si el líder del grupo fomenta el pensamiento crítico y la individualidad, puede ayudar a evitar que la mentalidad de rebaño domine la toma de decisiones.

to [swim|go] against the (tide|stream) [Frase]

to do or think the exact opposite of what most people are doing or thinking

Ex: The young entrepreneur 's decision to go against the tide and start a business in a declining industry proved to be a wise move .

to [play] the game [Frase]

to do things according to the rules, customs, or in the way that is expected of one in order to achieve profit or success

Ex: Despite facing challenges , she played the game by persevering and eventually achieved her business goals .

to [go] rogue [Frase]

to start behaving in a manner that ignores the expectations of society or an authority

Ex: Despite warnings , she went rogue and launched her own startup , defying the expectations of her corporate career .

to [overstep] the (mark|line) [Frase]

to act in a way that goes beyond the limits of what is allowed or accepted

Ex: She will likely overstep the mark if she continues to disregard the boundaries set by her superiors .

Sociedad, Ley y Política
De acuerdo con las Reglas	Desafiando las normas	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Problemas políticos	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Normas sociales y conformidad	Salir o Escapar	Fraude & Estafa