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Society, Law & Politics - Politics

Dive into English idioms regarding politics, like "drive a wedge" and "spin doctor".

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to protest or show one's opposition to something by one's actions, such as leaving an organization, not buying something, etc.

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to ruin the relationship of people or groups of people by causing them to disagree or hate each other

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to remove or reduce the differences that keep people or things separated

Ex: If we invest in educational programs and resources , we bridge the gap in skills and empower individuals for future job opportunities .
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a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor

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to not allow people become united and pose a threat to one by keeping them busy through causing disagreement and argument between them

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to eliminate a problem that threatens a political or business system such as corruption, terrorism, etc.

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used to refer to the attempt to introduce something new or innovative into an existing, outdated, or incompatible system, which may lead to problems or failure

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something well-established, traditional, or unchanged presented as if it is new, innovative, or significantly different, often to make it more appealing or marketable

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to refuse to hold oneself responsible for something when one should and expect others to deal with it instead

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to display power or ability to scare or impress others

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plum tree
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a source of advantageous opportunities, particularly political favors or privileges

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an ideal or perfect combination or pairing, especially in a political or professional context

Ex: In the fashion industry , dream ticket would be an invitation to a prestigious runway show featuring renowned designers and models .
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to step up to deliver a convincing speech

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on the stump
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(of a politician) trying to get political support by traveling around an area and giving speeches

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