Lipunan, Batas at Pulitika - Politics

Sumisid sa mga English idioms tungkol sa pulitika, tulad ng "maghasik ng hidwaan" at "spin doctor".

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

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

Ex: Social awareness campaigns have successfully motivated people to vote with their pocketbooks , resulting in companies changing their practices to align with public expectations .

to [drive] a wedge [Parirala]

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

Ex: If not handled carefully , the proposed changes to the organization 's structure could drive a wedge between departments , hindering collaboration and communication .

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

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

Ex: The research study from last year 's conference bridged the gap in knowledge by connecting findings from different fields of study .

spin doctor [Pangngalan]

tagapayo sa komunikasyon

Ex: He served as a spin doctor during the previous election , shaping the candidate 's image through strategic messaging .

Nagsilbi siya bilang isang spin doctor noong nakaraang eleksyon, humuhubog sa imahe ng kandidato sa pamamagitan ng estratehikong mensahe.

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

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 company 's aggressive marketing campaign divided and conquered the market , establishing their dominance in the industry .

to [drain] the swamp [Parirala]

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

Ex: Last year , the community came together to drain the swamp of illegal activities and revitalize the neighborhood .

new wine in an old bottle [Parirala]

used to refer to the attempt to introduce something new or innovative into an existing, outdated, or incompatible system, which may lead to problems or failure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

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 marketing campaign attempts to portray the traditional brand as a fresh and innovative choice , but many consumers see it as old wine in a new bottle .

to [pass] the buck [Parirala]

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

Ex: The company 's CEO had a history of passing the buck whenever a major issue arose , causing frustration among employees .

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

to display power or ability to scare or impress others

Ex: The politician flexed her muscles during the campaign , using powerful speeches to assert her influence and gain support .

plum tree [Pangngalan]

punong plum

Ex: Despite his lack of experience , he was given the plum tree of projects , while others were left with mundane tasks .

Sa kabila ng kanyang kawalan ng karanasan, siya ay binigyan ng punong plum ng mga proyekto, habang ang iba ay naiwan sa mga pangkaraniwang gawain.

dream ticket [Pangngalan]

tiket ng pangarap

Ex: In the culinary world , a dream ticket would be a cooking class taught by a Michelin-starred chef followed by a gourmet meal prepared by them .

Sa mundo ng pagluluto, ang dream ticket ay isang cooking class na itinuro ng isang Michelin-starred chef na sinusundan ng isang gourmet meal na inihanda nila.

to [take] the floor [Parirala]

to step up to deliver a convincing speech

Ex: We took the floor at the conference and shared our success story with the attendees .

on the stump [Parirala]

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

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Lipunan, Batas at Pulitika
Ayon sa Mga Tuntunin	Paghamon sa mga Pamantayan	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Mga Isyung Pampulitika	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Mga Norma Panlipunan at Pagsunod	Pag-alis o Pagtakas	Pandaraya & Panloloko