Society, Law & Politics - Politics

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

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to [vote] with {one's} [pocketbook|dollar|purse] [phrase]

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

Ex: The growing movement of conscious consumerism encourages individuals to vote with their pocketbooks for sustainable and socially responsible companies .

to [drive] a wedge [phrase]

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

Ex: During the Cold War , ideological differences drove a wedge between the East and West , resulting in a divided world .

to [bridge] the (gap|gulf|divide) [phrase]

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

Ex: Efforts are underway to bridge the gap in access to education by providing resources and opportunities to marginalized communities .

spin doctor [noun]

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

Ex: The spin doctor strategically selects media outlets to disseminate the desired narrative .

to [divide] and [conquer|rule] [phrase]

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

Ex: The activist group advocates for unity instead of falling victim to the " divide and rule " tactics of those in power .

to [drain] the swamp [phrase]

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

Ex: The organization 's leaders are discussing strategies to address internal issues and drain the swamp of inefficiencies .

new wine in an old bottle [phrase]

used to refer to the attempt to introduce something new or innovative into an existing, outdated, or incompatible system, which may lead to problems or failure

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old wine in a new bottle [phrase]

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

Ex: The rebranded restaurant failed to attract customers because they realized it was simply old wine in a new bottle .

to [pass] the buck [phrase]

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

Ex: The politician 's strategy is to consistently pass the buck and shift blame to other parties , avoiding accountability for their own actions .

to [flex] {one's} muscles [phrase]

to display power or ability to scare or impress others

Ex: The company 's CEO regularly flexes his muscles in the boardroom , demonstrating his authority and decision-making power .

plum tree [noun]

a source of advantageous opportunities, particularly political favors or privileges

Ex: In politics , influential lobbyists often have access to the plum tree of information and can sway decisions in their favor .

dream ticket [noun]

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

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

to [take] the floor [phrase]

to step up to deliver a convincing speech

Ex: The expert takes the floor to provide insights and recommendations based on their expertise .

on the stump [phrase]

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

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Politics	Political Issues	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Social Norms & Conformity	Leaving or Escaping	Fraud & Swindle