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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a voice crying in the wilderness [frase]

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

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against the grain [frase]

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

Ex: John has always been against the grain , expressing his unique viewpoints on various topics .

a law unto {oneself} [frase]

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

Ex: She acts like a law unto herself , always doing things her own way .

beyond the pale [frase]

(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 .

to [break] the mold [frase]

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

Ex: They break the mold in the music industry with their experimental sound and genre-blending approach .

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

to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

Ex: The comedian often crosses the line with their controversial jokes , causing outrage among certain audiences .

out of bounds [frase]

beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

Ex: The company acted out of bounds by manipulating financial records to deceive investors .

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

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

Ex: They frequently step out of line with their disrespectful comments and behavior towards their colleagues .

sacred cow [substantivo]

vaca sagrada

Ex: Questioning the budget was like attacking a sacred cow at the meeting .

Questionar o orçamento foi como atacar uma vaca sagrada na reunião.

line in the sand [frase]

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

Ex: She drew a line in the sand and ended the toxic relationship .

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

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 .

the done thing [frase]

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 .

herd mentality [substantivo]

mentalidade 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.

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

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

Ex: It 's not easy to go against the stream , but sometimes it 's necessary to bring about meaningful change .

to [play] the game [frase]

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: She plays the game by networking and building connections to advance her career .

to [go] rogue [frase]

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

Ex: He frequently goes rogue in his fashion choices , opting for bold and unconventional outfits .

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

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 does n't exercise restraint in his criticism .

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