Lingo

Social Norms & Conformity

17 Words

9m

1.
a voice crying in the wilderness
短语

She is a voice crying in the wilderness, advocating for environmental sustainability in a world that often prioritizes short-term gains.

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2.
against the grain
短语

The artist paints vibrant landscapes, going against the grain of traditional techniques.

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3.
a law unto {oneself}
短语

She acts like a law unto herself, always doing things her own way.

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4.
beyond the pale
短语

Her recent conduct is beyond the pale.

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5.
[break] the mold
短语

She breaks the mold with her unique fashion sense and refuses to follow trends.

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6.
[cross] (the|a) line
短语

Drake has crossed many lines to get to where he is right now.

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out of bounds
7.
out of bounds
副词

出界, 超出界限

He hit the ball out of bounds.

他把球打出界了。

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8.
[step|be] out of line
短语

He consistently steps out of line by disregarding company policies and protocols.

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9.
sacred cow
名词

圣牛, 禁忌

The company's strict hierarchy is a sacred cow nobody dares challenge.

公司严格的等级制度是没有人敢挑战的神圣不可侵犯的事物

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10.
line in the sand
短语

They draw a line in the sand when it comes to protecting the environment.

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11.
[break] every rule in the book
短语

He breaks every rule in the book and faces the consequences of his rebellious actions.

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12.
the done thing
短语

Wearing formal attire to the event is the done thing.

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13.
herd mentality
名词

从众心理, 群体行为

Many people exhibit a herd mentality on social media, following popular trends without considering their individual values.

许多人在社交媒体上表现出从众心理,追随流行趋势而不考虑他们的个人价值观。

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14.
[swim|go] against the (tide|stream)
短语

Despite widespread criticism, she chose to swim against the tide and pursue her unconventional artistic style.

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15.
[play] the game
短语

She plays the game by networking and building connections to advance her career.

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16.
[go] rogue
短语

She often goes rogue in team meetings, challenging conventional ideas and proposing alternative solutions.

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17.
[overstep] the (mark|line)
短语

He consistently oversteps the mark with his sarcastic and hurtful remarks.

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