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Społeczeństwo, Prawo i Polityka - Politics

Zanurz się w angielskich idiomach dotyczących polityki, takich jak "wbijać klin" i "spin doctor".

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics
to [vote] with {one's} [pocketbook|dollar|purse]

to protest or show one's opposition to something by one's actions, such as leaving an organization, not buying something, etc.

Ex: If you disagree with the policy, vote with your pocketbook and take your business elsewhere.
to [drive] a wedge

to ruin the relationship of people or groups of people by causing them to disagree or hate each other

Ex: Their rivals tried to drive a wedge between the partners before the deal was signed.
to [bridge] the (gap|gulf|divide)

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

Ex: The new app tries to bridge the gap between doctors and patients.
spin doctor
spin doctor
[Rzeczownik]

a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor

doradca ds. komunikacji, manipulator mediów

doradca ds. komunikacji, manipulator mediów

Ex: A good spin doctor can make bad news sound like a smart strategy .

Pełnił funkcję spin doctora podczas poprzednich wyborów, kształtując wizerunek kandydata poprzez strategiczne komunikaty.

to [divide] and [conquer|rule]

to not allow people become united and pose a threat to one by keeping them busy through causing disagreement and argument between them

Ex: The old policy was designed to divide and conquer the workers before they could organize.
to [drain] the swamp

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

Ex: Draining the swamp will take more than speeches; it requires real accountability.
new wine in an old bottle

used to refer to the attempt to introduce something new or innovative into an existing, outdated, or incompatible system, which may lead to problems or failure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: Without changing the culture, the new management method became new wine in an old bottle.
old wine in a new bottle

something well-established, traditional, or unchanged presented as if it is new, innovative, or significantly different, often to make it more appealing or marketable

Ex: Rebranding the same service as premium is old wine in a new bottle.
to [pass] the buck

to refuse to hold oneself responsible for something when one should and expect others to deal with it instead

Ex: She apologized instead of passing the buck to her assistant.
to [flex] {one's} muscles

to display power or ability to scare or impress others

Ex: The tech giant flexed its muscles and forced smaller apps to follow its rules.
plum tree
plum tree
[Rzeczownik]

a source of advantageous opportunities, particularly political favors or privileges

śliwa, źródło przywilejów

śliwa, źródło przywilejów

Ex: He saw the new fund as a plum tree for his allies rather than help for citizens .
dream ticket
dream ticket
[Rzeczownik]

an ideal or perfect combination or pairing, especially in a political or professional context

bilet marzeń, idealne połączenie

bilet marzeń, idealne połączenie

Ex: The coach and the new captain could be the dream ticket the team has been waiting for .
to [take] the floor

to step up to deliver a convincing speech

Ex: The room went quiet as the CEO took the floor.
on the stump

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

Ex: On the stump, he promised jobs, lower taxes, and a fresh start.
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