Samhälle, Lag och Politik - Sociala Normer & Konformitet

Dyka in i engelska idiomer om sociala normer och konformitet, som "mot strömmen" och "spela spelet".

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a voice crying in the wilderness [Fras]

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

Ex: She is a voice crying in the wilderness , advocating for environmental sustainability in a world that often prioritizes short-term gains .

against the grain [Fras]

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

Ex:

a law unto {oneself} [Fras]

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

Ex: They live their life as a law unto themselves , disregarding societal expectations .

beyond the pale [Fras]

(of a person's words or actions) not according to what is considered acceptable or polite

Ex: Her recent conduct is beyond the pale .

to [break] the mold [Fras]

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

Ex: Tomorrow , she will break the mold by launching a startup that disrupts the traditional business model .

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

to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

Ex: The politician crossed the line with their offensive remarks , resulting in widespread public backlash .

out of bounds [Fras]

beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

Ex: If they go out of bounds again , serious disciplinary action will be taken .

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

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

Ex: The employee stepped out of line by leaking confidential information to a competitor .

sacred cow [Substantiv]

helig ko

Ex: Breaking a sacred cow often causes backlash but can lead to improvement .

Att bryta en helig ko orsakar ofta motstånd men kan leda till förbättring.

line in the sand [Fras]

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

Ex: He established a clear line in the sand , and everyone respected his decision .

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

to behave in a manner that is in contrast to the standards of a particular place

Ex: He breaks every rule in the book and faces the consequences of his rebellious actions .

the done thing [Fras]

the socially accepted or expected behavior or action in a particular situation

Ex: Wearing formal attire to the event is the done thing .

herd mentality [Substantiv]

hjordmentalitet

Ex: Many people exhibit a herd mentality on social media , following popular trends without considering their individual values .

Många människor uppvisar en hjordmentalitet på sociala medier, följer populära trender utan att ta hänsyn till sina individuella värderingar.

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

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

Ex: Despite widespread criticism , she chose to swim against the tide and pursue her unconventional artistic style .

to [play] the game [Fras]

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: They play the game by adhering to the company 's policies and procedures to maintain a professional reputation .

to [go] rogue [Fras]

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

Ex: He went rogue in the political campaign , deviating from the party 's agenda to address grassroots concerns .

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

to act in a way that goes beyond the limits of what is allowed or accepted

Ex: He consistently oversteps the mark with his sarcastic and hurtful remarks .

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