Samhälle, Lag och Politik - Politics

Dyka ner i engelska idiomer om politik, som "driva en kil" och "spin doctor".

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to [vote] with {one's} [pocketbook|dollar|purse] [Fras]

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

Ex: Social awareness campaigns have successfully motivated people to vote with their pocketbooks , resulting in companies changing their practices to align with public expectations .

to [drive] a wedge [Fras]

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

Ex: The ongoing conflict in the region is driving a wedge between neighboring countries , straining diplomatic relations .

to [bridge] the (gap|gulf|divide) [Fras]

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

Ex: The organization is currently working to bridge the gap between different generations by promoting intergenerational activities and dialogue .

spin doctor [Substantiv]

kommunikationsrådgivare

Ex: The spin doctor strategically selects media outlets to disseminate the desired narrative .

Spin doctor väljer strategiskt medieförmedlare för att sprida den önskade berättelsen.

to [divide] and [conquer|rule] [Fras]

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 activist group advocates for unity instead of falling victim to the " divide and rule " tactics of those in power .

to [drain] the swamp [Fras]

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

Ex: The president vowed to drain the swamp during the election but faced challenges in implementing substantial reforms .

new wine in an old bottle [Fras]

used to refer to the attempt to introduce something new or innovative into an existing, outdated, or incompatible system, which may lead to problems or failure

Ex: The company is struggling to implement modern technologies within its outdated infrastructure, exemplifying the challenge of putting new wine in old bottles.

old wine in a new bottle [Fras]

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: The marketing campaign attempts to portray the traditional brand as a fresh and innovative choice , but many consumers see it as old wine in a new bottle .

to [pass] the buck [Fras]

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

Ex: During the investigation , it was revealed that several individuals had passed the buck , resulting in a lack of accountability .

to [flex] {one's} muscles [Fras]

to display power or ability to scare or impress others

Ex: He flexed his muscles during the competition , showcasing his strength and leaving a lasting impression on the spectators .

plum tree [Substantiv]

plommonträd

Ex: In politics , influential lobbyists often have access to the plum tree of information and can sway decisions in their favor .

Inom politiken har inflytelserika lobbyister ofta tillgång till informations plommonträd och kan påverka beslut till sin fördel.

dream ticket [Substantiv]

drömbiljett

Ex: In the culinary world , a dream ticket would be a cooking class taught by a Michelin-starred chef followed by a gourmet meal prepared by them .

I den kulinariska världen skulle en drömbiljett vara en matlagningskurs som lärs ut av en Michelin-stjärnkock följt av en gourmetmåltid tillagad av dem.

to [take] the floor [Fras]

to step up to deliver a convincing speech

Ex: They take the floor one by one , sharing their perspectives on the topic .

on the stump [Fras]

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

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