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Samhälle, Lag och Politik - Auktoritet och Ledarskap

Upptäck hur engelska ordspråk som "alla älskar en lord" och "om du betalar jordnötter får du apor" skildrar auktoritet och ledarskap på engelska.

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Society, Law, & Politics
it is easy to find a thousand soldiers, but hard to find a good general

used to imply that it is easier to find people who are willing to follow and do the work, but it is much harder to find someone who has the skills and qualities to lead a group effectively

Det är lättare att hitta människor som arbetar än en skicklig ledare

Det är lättare att hitta människor som arbetar än en skicklig ledare

Ex: In education, it takes a skilled and experienced principal to create a positive and effective learning environment for students, as it is easy to find a thousand soldiers, but hard to find a good general. 
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an army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep

used to imply that effective leadership is more important than size or strength, as a skilled leader can inspire a weaker group to triumph over a stronger one with poor leadership

Bra ledarskap kan få en svagare grupp att besegra en starkare men dåligt ledd grupp

Bra ledarskap kan få en svagare grupp att besegra en starkare men dåligt ledd grupp

Ex: The general knew that his soldiers were outnumbered and outgunned, but he had the tactical expertise to outmaneuver the enemy.  An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep. 
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(when|while) the cat is away (, the mice will play|)

used to suggest that people will often take advantage of the absence of authority or supervision to do things that they wouldn't do if they were being watched

När tillsyn saknas kan människor utnyttja situationen

När tillsyn saknas kan människor utnyttja situationen

Ex: The coach had to leave practice early, and the players took advantage of the situation by goofing off and not taking the drills seriously.  When the cat is away... 
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in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

used to say that in a situation where everyone else is ignorant or inexperienced, even someone with limited knowledge or abilities can be considered superior or an expert

Bland okunniga kan även begränsad kunskap eller förmåga räknas som överlägsenhet

Bland okunniga kan även begränsad kunskap eller förmåga räknas som överlägsenhet

Ex: John's basic cooking skills made him a culinary master among his friends, who were all terrible cooks, proving that in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. 
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fish (always|) rots from the head (down|)

used to imply that when there are issues or wrongdoing within a group, it is often due to a failure of leadership or a lack of accountability at the highest levels

Problem i en grupp börjar ofta med svagt eller korrupt ledarskap

Problem i en grupp börjar ofta med svagt eller korrupt ledarskap

Ex: The company's recent financial scandal can be traced back to the CEO's unethical practices - fish rots from the head. 
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a nod from a lord is a breakfast for a fool

used to imply that even a small gesture is enough to satisfy a naive or foolish person who is easily impressed by those in positions of power or influence

En naiv person kan imponeras av minsta uppmärksamhet från någon mäktig

En naiv person kan imponeras av minsta uppmärksamhet från någon mäktig

Ex: It's important to have confidence in your own abilities and worth, and not rely on the approval of others, as a nod from a lord is a breakfast for a fool. 
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better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion

used to suggest that it is preferable to have some control or authority over a small organization than to be under the control of a larger and more powerful one

Det är bättre att ha inflytande i en liten organisation än inget inflytande i en stor

Det är bättre att ha inflytande i en liten organisation än inget inflytande i en stor

Ex: While some people may aspire to work for a large corporation, others may prefer to work for a smaller company where they can have more control and authority.  As they say, better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion. 
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everyone loves a lord

used to imply that people are attracted to those with higher social or economic status and overlook their negative traits in order to be associated with them or benefit from their power and influence

Människor dras ofta till rika eller mäktiga personer och förbiser deras brister

Människor dras ofta till rika eller mäktiga personer och förbiser deras brister

Ex: The athlete's drug use was ignored by many because everyone loves a lord and he was seen as a successful and influential figure in his sport. 
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good masters (always|) make good servants

used to imply that treating subordinates with kindness, respect, and fairness leads to loyal and hardworking employees

Rättvis och respektfull behandling av underordnade ökar deras lojalitet och arbetsvilja

Rättvis och respektfull behandling av underordnade ökar deras lojalitet och arbetsvilja

Ex: In a business, when employers treat their employees fairly and provide opportunities for growth and development, it can lead to a more motivated and dedicated workforce, as good masters make good servants. 
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uneasy lies the head that wears the crown

used to imply that those in positions of power or authority often face great responsibilities and many challenges, which can lead to stress, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping

Maktpositioner innebär stort ansvar och stor press

Maktpositioner innebär stort ansvar och stor press

Ex: The team captain felt the pressure of leading his team to victory, knowing that the outcome would reflect on his leadership.  Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. 
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if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys

used to imply that if one offers low wages, one is likely to attract and retain workers who are of lower quality, have less experience, or are less motivated to do their job well

Låg lön lockar oftast mindre kvalificerade eller mindre motiverade arbetstagare

Låg lön lockar oftast mindre kvalificerade eller mindre motiverade arbetstagare

Ex: The software company was having trouble finding developers who could write quality code, but they were only offering salaries that were well below market rates.  If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. 
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