Samenleving, Wet en Politiek - Sociale Normen & Conformiteit

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over sociale normen en conformiteit, zoals "tegen de stroom in" en "het spel spelen".

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a voice crying in the wilderness [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Despite facing opposition , she was a voice crying in the wilderness , tirelessly fighting for gender equality decades before it gained mainstream attention .

against the grain [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: They are currently swimming against the grain by starting their own business .

a law unto {oneself} [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: In the future , she plans to assert herself as a law unto herself , standing up for what she believes in .

beyond the pale [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Her recent conduct is beyond the pale .

to [break] the mold [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: She breaks the mold with her unique fashion sense and refuses to follow trends .

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

to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

Ex: Drake has crossed many lines to get to where he is right now.

out of bounds [Zinsdeel]

beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

Ex: The student is frequently out of bounds with their disruptive behavior in the classroom .

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

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

Ex: He consistently steps out of line by disregarding company policies and protocols .

sacred cow [zelfstandig naamwoord]

heilige koe

Ex: In that culture , the monarchy is a sacred cow beyond debate .

In die cultuur is de heilige koe onbespreekbaar.

line in the sand [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: They draw a line in the sand when it comes to protecting the environment .

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

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

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the done thing [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: It was not the done thing to arrive late for the meeting .

herd mentality [zelfstandig naamwoord]

kuddementaliteit

Ex: During the financial crisis , herd mentality led investors to panic and sell off their stocks in a mass sell-off .

Tijdens de financiële crisis leidde de kuddementaliteit ertoe dat beleggers in paniek raakten en hun aandelen in een massale verkoop verkochten.

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

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

Ex: The innovative start-up decided to go against the stream and disrupt the established norms of the industry .

to [play] the game [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: She often goes rogue in team meetings , challenging conventional ideas and proposing alternative solutions .

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

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

Ex: He realized he had overstepped the line with his prying questions and apologized .

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