Sociedade, Lei e Política - Society

Domine expressões idiomáticas em inglês sobre a sociedade, como "fazer causa comum" e "fuga de cérebros".

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to [make] common cause [frase]

to join with someone to achieve a common goal

Ex: They make common cause to advocate for environmental sustainability .

in a body [frase]

in one group together

Ex: They march in a body to demand justice and equality for all .

there [is] safety in numbers [Sentença]

used for saying that being with other people makes a situation or activity less dangerous

Ex:

to [go|swim] with the tide [frase]

to act or think in the same way as the majority of people in a society

Ex: They swim with the tide and follow the latest fashion trends to stay relevant .

laced mutton [frase]

someone who earns money by having sex with people

red-light district [substantivo]

bairro da luz vermelha

Ex: In the past , the red-light district was known for its bustling activity and unconventional nightlife .

No passado, o bairro da luz vermelha era conhecido por sua movimentada atividade e vida noturna não convencional.

brain drain [substantivo]

fuga de cérebros

Ex: She contemplates joining the brain drain and moving to a country with better prospects for her career .

Ela contempla juntar-se ao êxodo de cérebros e mudar-se para um país com melhores perspectivas para sua carreira.

glass ceiling [substantivo]

teto de vidro

Ex: Many women in the organization are currently facing the glass ceiling , struggling to break through and reach top executive positions .

Muitas mulheres na organização estão atualmente enfrentando o teto de vidro, lutando para rompê-lo e alcançar cargos executivos de topo.

to [come] out of the closet [frase]

to no longer keep one's sexual preference or gender identity a secret

Ex: He comes out of the closet and openly embraces his identity as a gay man .

to [jump|climb|get] on the bandwagon [frase]

to attempt to become popular or successful by doing something that is becoming fashionable

Ex: She got on the bandwagon and joined the fitness craze that was popular last year .

to [go] to the polls [frase]

to give a vote in an election

Ex: She was going to the polls when she encountered a long line of enthusiastic voters .

gray vote [substantivo]

voto cinza

Ex: The gray vote will continue to be a key demographic in future elections as the population ages .

O voto cinza continuará a ser um grupo demográfico chave em eleições futuras à medida que a população envelhece.

a sign of the times [frase]

something that shows how the society is like now, particularly how bad it is

Ex: The widespread use of cassette tapes in the 1980s was a sign of the times , representing the dominance of analog audio technology .

with one voice [frase]

with everyone expressing the same opinion

Ex: In the upcoming meeting , the stakeholders will speak with one voice , advocating for stronger environmental regulations .

grass roots [substantivo]

base

Ex:

A organização de base capacita pessoas comuns a terem voz na formação de políticas e decisões que afetam suas vidas.

Sociedade, Lei e Política
De acordo com as Regras	Desafiando as normas	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Questões políticas	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Normas Sociais e Conformidade	Sair ou Escapar	Fraude & Burla