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Sociedade, Lei e Política - Normas Sociais e Conformidade

Mergulhe nos idiomas ingleses sobre normas sociais e conformidade, como "contra a maré" e "jogar o jogo".

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

Ex: Despite the skepticism of his peers, John stood as a lone voice in the wilderness, passionately arguing for the preservation of endangered species.
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used to refer to something that is done in a way that is contrary to the usual customs, conventions, or the natural direction

Ex: The writer's literary style runs against the grain, defying traditional storytelling conventions.
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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.
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(of a person's words or actions) not according to what is considered acceptable or polite

Ex: The language my father used was beyond the pale.
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to act so differently that it changes traditional or previous methods or approaches

Ex: They could break the mold if they dare to think differently and take risks in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
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to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

Ex: If she crosses a line again, there will be serious consequences for her actions.
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beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

Ex: If they go out of bounds again, serious disciplinary action will be taken.
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to act in a way that is not in accordance with rules or socially accepted behavior

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

an idea, custom, or institution considered immune from criticism or questioning

vaca sagrada, tabu

vaca sagrada, tabu

Ex: Breaking a sacred cow often causes backlash but can lead to improvement .Quebrar uma **vaca sagrada** frequentemente causa reação negativa, mas pode levar à melhoria.
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a limit that makes clear what is considered right or accepted and what is not

Ex: The organization plans to set a strong line in the sand regarding employee safety.
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to behave in a manner that is in contrast to the standards of a particular place

Ex: The rebellious teenager decided to break every rule in the book and stay out past curfew, skip school, and engage in risky behaviors.
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the socially accepted or expected behavior or action in a particular situation

Ex: Expressing gratitude for a kind gesture is the done thing in many societies.
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herd mentality
[substantivo]

a person's natural tendency or urge to conform to the standards or the behavior of others in a particular group or society

mentalidade de rebanho, comportamento de rebanho

mentalidade de rebanho, comportamento de rebanho

Ex: If people succumb to herd mentality without questioning the consequences , they may overlook alternative perspectives and miss valuable insights .Se as pessoas sucumbirem à **mentalidade de rebanho** sem questionar as consequências, podem negligenciar perspectivas alternativas e perder insights valiosos.
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to do or think the exact opposite of what most people are doing or thinking

Ex: The athlete's unconventional training methods went against the stream but ultimately led to outstanding performance.
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to do things according to the rules, customs, or in the way that is expected of one in order to achieve profit or success

Ex: Despite the challenges, she played that game of entrepreneurship and built a successful business.
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to start behaving in a manner that ignores the expectations of society or an authority

Ex: If she had the opportunity, she would go rogue and revolutionize the industry with her disruptive ideas.
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to act in a way that goes beyond the limits of what is allowed or accepted

Ex: He is at risk of overstepping the line if he doesn't exercise restraint in his criticism.
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