Social

status quo

status quo Meaning | Definition the existing condition the current status of affairs, particularly about political or social matters the normal condition with regards to social and political ... Read on

zero tolerance

zero tolerance Meaning denial to allow rebellious activities, usually by rigid and strict application of the rules; to have prescribed and strict punishments for specific behaviour which will ... Read on

as mad as a hatter

as mad as a hatter Meaning | Synonyms it refers to someone being completely crazy someone who can’t be understood by the general folk and is considered mad ... Read on

takes two to tango

it takes two to tango Meaning | Synonyms certain actions or activities cannot be performed alone – they  need two people to participate both people involved in a ... Read on

at daggers drawn

at daggers drawn Meaning | Synonyms almost ready to fight when two people are very upset with each other to be in a state of open hostility when ... Read on

take up the cudgels

take up the cudgels Meaning | Synonyms argue strongly in support or against somebody or something to support someone very strongly to defend someone against an accusation Example ... Read on

banana republic

banana republic Meaning a small, poor country with a weak, corrupt or dishonest government a small country, run by corrupt politicians and they are usually dependent on one ... Read on

give airs

give (oneself) airs also, put on airs Meaning | Synonyms to be pretentious/showy act proudly or arrogantly be on your dignity take the huff act haughtily give oneself ... Read on

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