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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics

upper crust

[существительное]

the people that are of the highest class in a society

высший свет, элита

Ex: The gala was attended by the upper crust of society.

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above the salt

[фраза]

(of people) having a rank or position that is high or honorable

высокого ранга, почетный

Ex: At the banquet, only those above the salt were seated near the king.

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airs and graces

[фраза]

an exaggerated or artificial display of superiority or elegance

важный вид, барские замашки

Ex: Drop the airs and graces; we all know where you came from.

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blue blood

[существительное]

someone who is born in a family that is of noble rank or social prominence

аристократ, знатный

Ex: He is blue blood, born into one of the oldest noble families.

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fair-haired boy

[фраза]

a person who is favored or treated with special privilege, often by someone in a position of authority

любимчик, протеже

Ex: Ever since the new manager arrived, Daniel has been the fair-haired boy in the office.

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born in the purple

[фраза]

privileged by birth or family background

из знатной семьи, из благородного рода

Ex: He was born to the purple and expected to lead the family business.

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to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

[фраза]

to be born into a wealthy or privileged family and having access to all the luxuries and comfort that comes with it

родился в богатстве, из обеспеченной семьи

Ex: He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and never had to work for anything.

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silver spoon

[существительное]

wealth that is inherited to one from a royal or very rich family

унаследованное богатство, семейное состояние

Ex: His success came mostly from the silver spoon he inherited, not from hard work.

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the chattering class

[существительное]

intellectuals, commentators, or influencers who are frequently talking or writing about public issues and current events but who may lack practical experience or political power

класс комментаторов, медийные говорящие головы

Ex: The chattering class spent the whole week debating a crisis they had never experienced themselves.

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skid row

[существительное]

a poor area in a town or city in which a lot of homeless or drunk people live

бедный район, бедный район

Ex: He grew up on skid row, surrounded by poverty and hardship.

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the right side of the tracks

[фраза]

a very safe and wealthy area in a city or town

благополучный район, престижный район

Ex: She grew up on the right side of the tracks, in a quiet neighborhood with private schools nearby.

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worm's eye view

[фраза]

a perspective that emphasizes the view or situation of someone with lower status or authority

взгляд снизу, точка зрения низов

Ex: The report gives a worm's eye view of life inside the factory.

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plum in one's mouth

[фраза]

a manner of speaking associated with wealth, social status, or formal education

аристократический выговор, говор высшего света

Ex: He spoke with a plum in his mouth, as if every sentence had gone through finishing school.

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below the salt

[фраза]

(of people) having a status, position, or reputation that is low

низкого положения, малозначимый

Ex: In that company, interns were treated as if they were below the salt.

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small fish in a big pond

[фраза]

someone who feels unimportant or inexperienced in a much larger group or place

Ex: He was a small fish in a big pond at the national university.

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