Società, Diritto e Politica - Norme sociali

Tuffati negli idiomi inglesi riguardanti le norme sociali e la conformità, come "andare controcorrente" e "seguire il gioco".

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a voice crying in the wilderness [Frase]

qualcuno che esprime un'opinione che gli altri ignorano o non amano

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 [Frase]

non naturale

Ex: The artist paints vibrant landscapes, going against the grain of traditional techniques.

a law unto {oneself} [Frase]

colui che è libero dalle restrizioni della legge o dei regolamenti

Ex: Tomorrow , he will continue to be a law unto himself , making choices based on his own values .

beyond the pale [Frase]

questo è inaccettabile

Ex: The language my father used was beyond the pale .

to [break] the mold [Frase]

Fare qualcosa di nuovo

Ex: They could break the mold if they dare to think differently and take risks in their entrepreneurial endeavors .

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

comportarsi in un modo che non è socialmente accettabile

Ex: If she crosses a line again , there will be serious consequences for her actions .

out of bounds [Frase]

oltre ciò che è accettabile

Ex: He consistently goes out of bounds with his offensive and disrespectful comments .

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

comportarsi in un modo che non è socialmente accettabile

Ex: The customer 's rude and abusive behavior towards the staff was out of line and not tolerated .

sacred cow [sostantivo]

nessun luogo

Ex: The company 's strict hierarchy is a sacred cow nobody dares challenge .

La rigida gerarchia dell'azienda è una mucca sacra che nessuno osa sfidare.

line in the sand [Frase]

imposta un limite

Ex: The organization plans to set a strong line in the sand regarding employee safety .

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

the done thing [Frase]

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 [sostantivo]

mentalità del gregge

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

Molte persone mostrano una mentalità da gregge sui social media, seguendo tendenze popolari senza considerare i propri valori individuali.

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

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

Ex: Despite societal pressures , she decided to swim against the stream and pursue a career in a male-dominated field .

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

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to [go] rogue [Frase]

fare di testa tua

Ex: If she had the opportunity , she would go rogue and revolutionize the industry with her disruptive ideas .

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

passare i limiti

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

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