English Idioms for "Society"

Master English idioms regarding society, like "make common cause" and "brain drain".

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to [make] common cause [phrase]

to join with someone to achieve a common goal

Ex: The activists make common cause to fight for human rights and social justice .

in a body [phrase]

in one group together

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there [is] safety in numbers [sentence]

used for saying that being with other people makes a situation or activity less dangerous

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to [go|swim] with the tide [phrase]

to act or think in the same way as the majority of people in a society

Ex: The team decides to go with the tide and adjust their strategy based on market conditions .

laced mutton [phrase]

someone who earns money by having sex with people

red-light district [noun]

an area in a city or town that is filled with strip clubs, brothels, and other sex oriented businesses

Ex: The authorities are working on implementing stricter regulations in the red-light district .

brain drain [noun]

a situation in which highly intelligent or skilled people of a country move to another country so that they can live a better life

Ex: She contemplates joining the brain drain and moving to a country with better prospects for her career .

glass ceiling [noun]

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

Ex: She is aware of the challenges posed by the glass ceiling and is actively advocating for equal opportunities .

to [come] out of the closet [phrase]

to no longer keep one's sexual preference or gender identity a secret

Ex: He came out of the closet last year and has since become an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights .

to [jump|climb|get] on the bandwagon [phrase]

to attempt to become popular or successful by doing something that is becoming fashionable

Ex: She got on the bandwagon and joined the fitness craze that was popular last year .

to [go] to the polls [phrase]

to give a vote in an election

Ex: They went to the polls and voted for the referendum that would shape the future of their region .

gray vote [noun]

voting power held by older adults or senior citizens in elections

Ex: The gray vote played a significant role in the previous election , shaping the outcome in several key districts .

a sign of the times [phrase]

something that shows how the society is like now, particularly how bad it is

Ex: The widespread use of cassette tapes in the 1980s was a sign of the times , representing the dominance of analog audio technology .

with one voice [phrase]

with everyone expressing the same opinion

Ex: During the crisis , the political leaders united , speaking with one voice to reassure the public and coordinate relief efforts .

grass roots [noun]

the ordinary people with a common interest who form the foundation of a movement, organization, or political party

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Society, Law & Politics
According to Rules	Defying Norms	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Political Issues	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Social Norms & Conformity	Leaving or Escaping	Fraud & Swindle