Суспільство, Закон і Політика - Social Class

Дослідіть англійські ідіоми, пов’язані з соціальними класами, включаючи "блакитну кров" і "нижче солі".

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upper crust [іменник]

вищий світ

Ex: In the future , the upper crust will continue to wield significant influence .

У майбутньому еліта продовжуватиме мати значний вплив.

above the salt [фраза]

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

Ex: Will took him up above the salt and made much of him .

airs and graces [фраза]

an exaggerated or artificial display of superiority or elegance

Ex: She always puts on airs and graces , pretending to be more cultured than she actually is .

blue blood [іменник]

блакитна кров

Ex: In the world of fine arts , she was regarded as a blue blood , with her refined taste and discerning eye for masterpieces .

У світі образотворчого мистецтва вона вважалася блакитною кров'ю, з її витонченим смаком і проникливим поглядом на шедеври.

fair-haired (boy|girl) [фраза]

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

Ex: He was once the fair-haired boy of the organization , but his favoritism eventually led to resentment among his colleagues .

born (in|to) the purple [фраза]

privileged by birth or family background

Ex: He is born in the purple , inheriting the throne and assuming the role of the ruling monarch .

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

Ex: He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth , attending the finest private schools and never worrying about money .

silver spoon [іменник]

срібна ложка

Ex: Analysts believe the silver spoon from her hedge fund manager father will give Julia auspicious prospects in high finance .

Аналітики вважають, що срібна ложка від її батька, керівника хедж-фонду, надасть Джулії сприятливі перспективи у високих фінансах.

the chattering class [іменник]

балакучий клас

Ex: The chattering class is currently engaged in heated debates surrounding the latest policy decisions .

Балакучий клас зараз бере участь у запеклих дебатах щодо останніх політичних рішень.

skid row [іменник]

квартал бідноти

Ex: By 2030 , the hope is to reduce homelessness and poverty rates in Skid Row through targeted interventions .

До 2030 року сподіваються знизити рівень бездомності та бідності в Skid Row за допомогою цільових втручань.

the right side of the tracks [фраза]

a very safe and wealthy area in a city or town

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worm's eye view [фраза]

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

Ex: From a worm 's eye view , it 's challenging to see the bigger picture in the corporate world .

[plum] in {one's} mouth [фраза]

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

Ex: She speaks with a plum in her mouth , effortlessly enunciating every word with an air of sophistication .

below the salt [фраза]

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

Ex: By the time reforms were implemented , the practice of keeping people below the salt had already been deeply entrenched .

Суспільство, Закон і Політика
Згідно з Правилами	Кидаючи виклик нормам	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Політичні проблеми	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Соціальні норми та конформізм	Піти або Втекти	Шахрайство & Афера