Société, Droit et Politique - Normes sociales et conformité

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais concernant les normes sociales et la conformité, comme "à contre-courant" et "jouer le jeu".

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a voice crying in the wilderness [Phrase]

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

Ex: She is a voice crying in the wilderness , advocating for environmental sustainability in a world that often prioritizes short-term gains .

against the grain [Phrase]

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

Ex:

a law unto {oneself} [Phrase]

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

Ex: Despite criticism , she lived as a law unto herself , following her own path .

beyond the pale [Phrase]

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

Ex: His opinions are entirely beyond the pale .

to [break] the mold [Phrase]

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

Ex: In the future , he plans to break the mold in the fashion industry with his avant-garde designs .

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

to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

Ex: Tomorrow , they will cross a line if they proceed with their plan to discriminate against certain employees .

out of bounds [Phrase]

beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

Ex: If they go out of bounds again , serious disciplinary action will be taken .

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

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

Ex: His comments during the meeting were out of line and offended many attendees .

sacred cow [nom]

vache sacrée

Ex: Breaking a sacred cow often causes backlash but can lead to improvement .

Briser un vache sacrée provoque souvent un contrecoup mais peut conduire à une amélioration.

line in the sand [Phrase]

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

Ex: She is determined to establish a line in the sand for her personal well-being .

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

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

Ex: He breaks every rule in the book and faces the consequences of his rebellious actions .

the done thing [Phrase]

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

Ex: Wearing formal attire to the event is the done thing .

herd mentality [nom]

mentalité de troupeau

Ex: Many people exhibit a herd mentality on social media , following popular trends without considering their individual values .

Beaucoup de gens manifestent une mentalité de troupeau sur les réseaux sociaux, suivant les tendances populaires sans tenir compte de leurs valeurs individuelles.

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

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

Ex: It can be challenging to swim against the stream , but sometimes it 's necessary to maintain personal integrity .

to [play] the game [Phrase]

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: He played the game by collaborating with key stakeholders and secured the necessary support for his project .

to [go] rogue [Phrase]

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

Ex: He will go rogue in his next film project , exploring experimental storytelling techniques .

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

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

Ex: He consistently oversteps the mark with his sarcastic and hurtful remarks .

Société, Droit et Politique
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