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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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upper crust

the people that are of the highest class in a society

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above the salt

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

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below the salt

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

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airs and graces

an exaggerated or artificial display of superiority or elegance

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blue blood

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

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fair-haired boy

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

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born in the purple

privileged by birth or family background

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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

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silver spoon

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

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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

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skid row

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

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the right side of the tracks

a very safe and wealthy area in a city or town

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worm's eye view

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

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plum in one's mouth

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

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