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Society, Law & Politics - Social Class

Explore English idioms that relate to social classes, including "blue blood" and "below the salt".

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics
upper crust

the people that are of the highest class in a society

Ex: The gala was attended by the upper crust of society. 
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above the salt

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

Ex: At the banquet, only those above the salt were seated near the king. 
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airs and graces

an exaggerated or artificial display of superiority or elegance

Ex: Drop the airs and graces; we all know where you came from. 
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blue blood

someone who is born in a family that is of noble rank or social prominence

Ex: He is blue blood, born into one of the oldest noble families. 
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fair-haired (boy|girl)

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

Ex: Ever since the new manager arrived, Daniel has been the fair-haired boy in the office. 
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born (in|to) the purple

privileged by birth or family background

Ex: He was born to the purple and expected to lead the family business. 
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to [be] born with a silver spoon in {one's} mouth

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 and never had to work for anything. 
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silver spoon

wealth that is inherited to one from a royal or very rich family

Ex: His success came mostly from the silver spoon he inherited, not from hard work. 
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the chattering class

intellectuals, commentators, or influencers who are frequently talking or writing about public issues and current events but who may lack practical experience or political power

Ex: The chattering class spent the whole week debating a crisis they had never experienced themselves. 
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skid row
skid row
[noun]

a poor area in a town or city in which a lot of homeless or drunk people live

Ex: He grew up on skid row, surrounded by poverty and hardship. 
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the right side of the tracks

a very safe and wealthy area in a city or town

Ex: She grew up on the right side of the tracks, in a quiet neighborhood with private schools nearby. 
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worm's eye view

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

Ex: The report gives a worm's eye view of life inside the factory. 
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[plum] in {one's} mouth

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

Ex: He spoke with a plum in his mouth, as if every sentence had gone through finishing school. 
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below the salt

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

Ex: In that company, interns were treated as if they were below the salt. 
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small fish in a big pond

someone who feels unimportant or inexperienced in a much larger group or place

Ex: He was a small fish in a big pond at the national university. 
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