Lingo

Society

15 Words

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1.
[make] common cause
Phrase

to join with someone to achieve a common goal

They make common cause to advocate for environmental sustainability.

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2.
in a body
Phrase

in one group together

They march in a body to demand justice and equality for all.

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3.
there [is] safety in numbers
content.sentence

used for saying that being with other people makes a situation or activity less dangerous

People often believe that there is safety in numbers when walking through a dangerous neighborhood.

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4.
[go|swim] with the tide
Phrase

to act or think in the same way as the majority of people in a society

She always prefers to go wth the tide and adapt to the changing demands of her job.

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5.
laced mutton
Phrase

someone who earns money by having sex with people

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6.
red-light district
Noun

an area in a city or town that is filled with strip clubs, brothels, and other sex oriented businesses

The city has a designated red-light district where adult entertainment establishments operate legally.

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brain drain
7.
brain drain
Noun

a situation in which highly intelligent or skilled people of a country move to another country so that they can live a better life

The country is currently experiencing a brain drain as highly educated professionals seek opportunities abroad.

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glass ceiling
8.
glass ceiling
Noun

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

Many women in the organization are currently facing the glass ceiling, struggling to break through and reach top executive positions.

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9.
[come] out of the closet
Phrase

to no longer keep one's sexual preference or gender identity a secret

He comes out of the closet and openly embraces his identity as a gay man.

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10.
[jump|climb|get] on the bandwagon
Phrase

to attempt to become popular or successful by doing something that is becoming fashionable

She jumps on the bandwagon and starts using the latest social media platform because all her friends are on it.

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11.
[go] to the polls
Phrase

to give a vote in an election

She goes to the polls every election day to exercise her right to vote.

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12.
gray vote
Noun

voting power held by older adults or senior citizens in elections

The gray vote holds substantial influence in this election due to the high voter turnout among senior citizens.

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13.
a sign of the times
Phrase

something that shows how the society is like now, particularly how bad it is

The increasing popularity of social media influencers is a sign of the times, reflecting the digital age we live in.

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14.
with one voice
Phrase

with everyone expressing the same opinion

The members of the committee speak with one voice on the issue, expressing unanimous support for the proposed policy.

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grass roots
15.
grass roots
Noun

the ordinary people with a common interest who form the foundation of a movement, organization, or political party

Grassroots support from ordinary people is essential for the success of political campaigns.

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