Samhälle, Lag och Politik - Society

Behärska engelska idiomatiska uttryck om samhället, som "göra gemensam sak" och "hjärndränage".

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to [make] common cause [Fras]

to join with someone to achieve a common goal

Ex: The activists make common cause to fight for human rights and social justice .

in a body [Fras]

in one group together

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there [is] safety in numbers [Mening]

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

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

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

Ex: He went with the tide and embraced the new technology when it emerged in the industry .

laced mutton [Fras]

someone who earns money by having sex with people

red-light district [Substantiv]

rödlyktsdistrikt

Ex: The city council made efforts to clean up the red-light district and improve its overall reputation .

Stadsfullmäktige ansträngde sig för att städa upp rödlyktsdistriktet och förbättra dess övergripande rykte.

brain drain [Substantiv]

hjärndränage

Ex: Companies struggled to cope with brain drain as their top employees migrated overseas for better opportunities .

Företagen kämpade för att hantera brain drain när deras bästa anställda flyttade utomlands för bättre möjligheter.

glass ceiling [Substantiv]

glastak

Ex: She is aware of the challenges posed by the glass ceiling and is actively advocating for equal opportunities .

Hon är medveten om de utmaningar som glas taket innebär och förespråkar aktivt lika möjligheter.

to [come] out of the closet [Fras]

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

Ex: He came out of the closet last year and has since become an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights .

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

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

Ex: She will jump on the bandwagon and embrace the new fashion trend that is expected to gain popularity next season .

to [go] to the polls [Fras]

to give a vote in an election

Ex: She goes to the polls every election day to exercise her right to vote .

gray vote [Substantiv]

grå röst

Ex: The gray vote holds substantial influence in this election due to the high voter turnout among senior citizens .

Den grå rösten har betydande inflytande i detta val på grund av den höga valdeltagandet bland äldre medborgare.

a sign of the times [Fras]

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

Ex: The widespread integration of virtual reality technology may be a sign of the times , reshaping entertainment and immersive experiences .

with one voice [Fras]

with everyone expressing the same opinion

Ex: The employees are collaborating effectively , working with one voice to meet the tight project deadline .

grass roots [Substantiv]

gräsrotsnivå

Ex: Grassroots support from ordinary people is essential for the success of political campaigns.

Grassrots-stöd från vanliga människor är avgörande för framgången i politiska kampanjer.

Samhälle, Lag och Politik
Enligt Reglerna	Trotsa normer	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Politiska frågor	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Sociala Normer & Konformitet	Lämna eller Fly	Bedrägeri & Bedrägeri