pattern

Суспільство, Закон і Політика - Соціальні норми та конформність

Пориньте в англійські ідіоми щодо соціальних норм і конформізму, як-от «against the grain» і «play the game».

review-disable

Огляд

flashcard-disable

Картки

quiz-disable

Вікторина

Почати навчання
English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics

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

Ex: Despite the skepticism of his peers, John stood as a lone voice in the wilderness, passionately arguing for the preservation of endangered species.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
against the grain
[фраза]

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

Ex: The writer's literary style runs against the grain, defying traditional storytelling conventions.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
a law unto oneself
[фраза]

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

Ex: In the future, she plans to assert herself as a law unto herself, standing up for what she believes in.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
beyond the pale
[фраза]

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

Ex: The language my father used was beyond the pale.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
to break the mold
[фраза]

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

Ex: They could break the mold if they dare to think differently and take risks in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
to cross the line
[фраза]

to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

Ex: If she crosses a line again, there will be serious consequences for her actions.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
out of bounds
[фраза]

beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

Ex: If they go out of bounds again, serious disciplinary action will be taken.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти

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

Ex: The customer 's rude and abusive behavior towards the was out of line and not tolerated .
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
sacred cow
[іменник]

something such as tradition, idea, system, etc. that everyone respects or accepts without questioning

священна корова, недоторканна традиція

священна корова, недоторканна традиція

Ex: In the future , the political landscape may see a shift as previously sacred cows are challenged .
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
line in the sand
[фраза]

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

Ex: The organization plans to set a strong line in the sand regarding employee safety.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти

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

Ex: The rebellious teenager decided to break every rule in the book and stay out past curfew, skip school, and engage in risky behaviors.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
the done thing
[фраза]

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

Ex: Expressing gratitude for a kind gesture the done thing in many societies .
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
herd mentality
[іменник]

a person's natural tendency or urge to conform to the standards or the behavior of others in a particular group or society

стадний інстинкт, менталітет стада

стадний інстинкт, менталітет стада

Ex: If people succumb herd mentality without questioning the consequences , they may overlook alternative perspectives and miss valuable insights .
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти

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

Ex: The athlete 's unconventional training went against the stream but ultimately led to outstanding performance .
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
to play the game
[фраза]

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: Despite the challenges, she played that game of entrepreneurship and built a successful business.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
to go rogue
[фраза]

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

Ex: If she had the opportunity, she would go rogue and revolutionize the industry with her disruptive ideas.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти

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

Ex: He is at risk of overstepping the line if he doesn't exercise restraint in his criticism.
daily words
wordlist
Закрити
Увійти
Суспільство, Закон і Політика
LanGeek
Завантажити додаток LanGeek