Lingo

Society & Politics

9 Words

5m

1.
happy is the country which has no history
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Some people believe that happy is the country which has no history, and seek to preserve their country's peaceful state by avoiding conflict and confrontation.

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my country, right or wrong
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The politician's stance of "my country, right or wrong" drew criticism from some who believed that it was important to hold leaders accountable for their actions.

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a language is a dialect with an army and (a|) navy
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While all forms of speech are valuable and deserve respect, some varieties are associated with more power and prestige - a language is a dialect with an army and navy, so be aware of the political factors that influence our perceptions of language.

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a cat (may|can) look at a king
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Although he was just a lowly clerk, he refused to be intimidated by his boss's authority - a cat may look at a king, and he had every right to question and challenge his supervisor's decisions.

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5.
big fish eat little fish
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In the cutthroat world of business, it's often said that big fish eat little fish, and that the most successful companies are those that can outcompete and dominate their rivals.

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6.
disobedience is the true foundation of liberty
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The protests against the authoritarian regime were a manifestation of the belief that disobedience is the true foundation of liberty, as citizens stood up against oppression to demand greater freedom.

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7.
beggars fear no rebellion
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Whether it's in politics, social movements, or any other area of life, those who are the most vulnerable or marginalized may also be the most fearless and willing to fight for their rights - beggars fear no rebellion, as the old saying goes.

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8.
it takes all sorts to make a world
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He’s eccentric, but it takes all sorts to make a world.

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9.
a great city, a great solitude
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The artist's painting depicted a crowded city street, with the figures in the painting appearing isolated and alone, capturing the theme of 'a great city, a great solitude'.

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