Société, Droit et Politique - Politics

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais concernant la politique, comme "enfoncer un coin" et "conseiller en communication".

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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: Many consumers boycotted certain clothing brands in the past , voting with their pocketbooks to protest against exploitative labor conditions .

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 ongoing conflict in the region is driving a wedge between neighboring countries , straining diplomatic relations .

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

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

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spin doctor [nom]

conseiller en communication

Ex: The spin doctor skillfully manipulated public opinion , creating a favorable perception of the company despite negative circumstances .

Le spin doctor a habilement manipulé l'opinion publique, créant une perception favorable de l'entreprise malgré des circonstances négatives.

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

diviser pour régner

Ex: The colonial power historically used a " divide and rule " approach to maintain control over diverse populations .

to [drain] the swamp [Phrase]

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

Ex: The company successfully drained the swamp of outdated processes , leading to increased productivity and innovation .

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used to refer to the attempt to introduce something new or innovative into an existing, outdated, or incompatible system, which may lead to problems or failure

Ex: The company is struggling to implement modern technologies within its outdated infrastructure, exemplifying the challenge of putting new wine in old bottles.

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

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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: During the investigation , it was revealed that several individuals had passed the buck , resulting in a lack of accountability .

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

to display power or ability to scare or impress others

Ex: The business mogul flexed his muscles in the market , strategically expanding his empire and outmaneuvering competitors .

plum tree [nom]

arbre à prunes

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

Malgré son manque d'expérience, il a reçu l'arbre à prunes des projets, tandis que les autres se sont retrouvés avec des tâches banales.

dream ticket [nom]

billet de rêve

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 .

Pour les amateurs de cinéma, un billet de rêve impliquerait d'assister à un festival de films où ils peuvent regarder des projections exclusives et avoir l'occasion de rencontrer leurs acteurs préférés.

to [take] the floor [Phrase]

to step up to deliver a convincing speech

Ex: The politician took the floor and passionately argued for policy changes in the past session .

on the stump [Phrase]

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

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