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Society, Law & Politics - Social Norms & Conformity

Dive into English idioms regarding social norms and conformity, like "against the grain" and "play the game".

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someone who expresses an opinion that others ignore or do not like

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used to refer to something that is done in a way that is contrary to the usual customs, conventions, or the natural direction

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someone who does not behave according to rules or expectations of society

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(of a person's words or actions) not according to what is considered acceptable or polite

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to act so differently that it changes traditional or previous methods or approaches

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to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper

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beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

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to act in a way that is not in accordance with rules or socially accepted behavior

Ex: The customer 's rude and abusive behavior towards the was out of line and not tolerated .
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something such as tradition, idea, system, etc. that everyone respects or accepts without questioning

Ex: In the future , the political landscape may see a shift as previously sacred cows are challenged .
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a limit that makes clear what is considered right or accepted and what is not

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to behave in a manner that is in contrast to the standards of a particular place

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the socially accepted or expected behavior or action in a particular situation

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a person's natural tendency or urge to conform to the standards or the behavior of others in a particular group or society

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to do or think the exact opposite of what most people are doing or thinking

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to do things according to the rules, customs, or in the way that is expected of one in order to achieve profit or success

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to go rogue
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to start behaving in a manner that ignores the expectations of society or an authority

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to act in a way that goes beyond the limits of what is allowed or accepted

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