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 [noun]

the people that are of the highest class in a society

Ex: The upper crust of society dominated high society in the 19th century .

above the salt [phrase]

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

Ex: She felt privileged to be among those above the salt at the prestigious ceremony .

airs and graces [phrase]

an exaggerated or artificial display of superiority or elegance

Ex: The actress , in her early career , would often adopt airs and graces to impress the industry insiders .

blue blood [noun]

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

Ex: In the world of fine arts , she was regarded as a blue blood , with her refined taste and discerning eye for masterpieces .

fair-haired (boy|girl) [phrase]

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

Ex: The manager 's favorite employee is the fair-haired boy of the team , always receiving the best assignments .

born (in|to) the purple [phrase]

privileged by birth or family background

Ex: The dynasty had a long line of rulers born in the purple , ensuring their continued dominance for centuries .

to [be] born with a silver spoon in {one's} mouth [phrase]

to be born into a wealthy or privileged family and having access to all the luxuries and comfort that comes with it

Ex: The CEO 's son was born with a silver spoon in his mouth , and many employees believed he received preferential treatment within the company .

silver spoon [noun]

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

Ex: Analysts believe the silver spoon from her hedge fund manager father will give Julia auspicious prospects in high finance .

the chattering class [noun]

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 filled the airwaves with their discussions and analyses during the contentious election season .

skid row [noun]

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

Ex: The neighborhood experienced a surge in homelessness in the past decade , leading to increased attention on the conditions in Skid Row .

the right side of the tracks [phrase]

a very safe and wealthy area in a city or town

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worm's eye view [phrase]

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

Ex: The new policy was designed to consider the worm 's eye view of employees , ensuring their voices were heard .

[plum] in {one's} mouth [phrase]

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

Ex: Back in school , she was known for her impeccable diction , as if she had a plum in her mouth at all times .

below the salt [phrase]

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

Ex: In the future , the aspiration is that no one will have to experience being held below the salt .

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