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Samenleving, Wet en Politiek - Social Class

Ontdek Engelse idiomen die betrekking hebben op sociale klassen, waaronder 'blauw bloed' en 'onder het zout'.

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics
upper crust

the people that are of the highest class in a society

de hogere klasse

de hogere klasse

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[zelfstandig naamwoord]
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above the salt

(of people) of a rank or position that is high or honorable

[Zinsdeel]
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below the salt

(of people) of a status, position, or reputation that is low

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airs and graces

an exaggerated or artificial display of superiority or elegance

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blue blood

someone who is born in a family that is of noble rank or social prominence

blauwe bloed

blauwe bloed

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fair-haired boy

a person who is favored or treated with special privilege, often by someone in a position of authority

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born in the purple

privileged by birth or family background

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to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

to be born into a wealthy or privileged family and having access to all the luxuries and comfort that comes with it

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silver spoon

wealth that is inherited to one from a royal or very rich family

zilveren lepel

zilveren lepel

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the chattering class

intellectuals, commentators, or influencers who are frequently talking or writing about public issues and current events but who may lack practical experience or political power

kletsende klasse

kletsende klasse

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skid row

a poor area in a town or city in which a lot of homeless or drunk people live

achterstandsbuurt

achterstandsbuurt

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the right side of the tracks

a very safe and wealthy area in a city or town

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worm's eye view

a perspective that emphasizes the view or situation of someone with lower status or authority

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plum in one's mouth

a manner of speaking associated with wealth, social status, or formal education

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