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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics - Social Norms & Conformity
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society, law & politics
social norms & conformity
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a voice crying in the wilderness
phrase
someone who expresses an opinion that others ignore or do not like
1
against the grain
phrase
used to refer to something that is done in a way that is contrary to the usual customs, conventions, or the natural direction
2
a law unto
oneself
phrase
someone who does not behave according to rules or expectations of society
3
beyond the pale
phrase
(of a person's words or actions) not according to what is considered acceptable or polite
4
to break the mold
phrase
to act so differently that it changes traditional or previous methods or approaches
5
to cross the / a line
phrase
to show a behavior that is unacceptable or improper
6
out of bounds
phrase
beyond the limits of acceptable behavior
7
to step / be out of line
phrase
to act in a way that is not in accordance with rules or socially accepted behavior
8
sacred cow
noun
something such as tradition, idea, system, etc. that everyone respects or accepts without questioning
9
line in the sand
phrase
a limit that makes clear what is considered right or accepted and what is not
10
to break every rule in the book
phrase
to behave in a manner that is in contrast to the standards of a particular place
11
the done thing
phrase
the socially accepted or expected behavior or action in a particular situation
12
herd mentality
noun
a person's natural tendency or urge to conform to the standards or the behavior of others in a particular group or society
13
to swim / go against the tide / stream
phrase
to do or think the exact opposite of what most people are doing or thinking
14
to play the game
phrase
to do things according to the rules, customs, or in the way that is expected of one in order to achieve profit or success
15
to go rogue
phrase
to start behaving in a manner that ignores the expectations of society or an authority
16
to overstep the mark / line
phrase
to act in a way that goes beyond the limits of what is allowed or accepted
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