Power and social issues Flashcards
blend in
sb or sth that is similar to the other people or objects around them so that you do not notice them
back down
stop asking for sth or stop saying that you will do sth because a lot of people oppose you
crack down (on)
start dealing with sb or sth much more strictly
get in
be elected for a political job
get off
not be punished severely or at all for sth you have been accused of in court; have a particular period of time as a holiday; send sth
give in
stop competing or arguing and accept that you cannot win; you can no longer control the feeling of wanting it
hit back
critise sb who has critised you, deliberately hurt sb who has hurt you
lock up
put sb in prison
phase out
gradually stop using sth
push around
keep telling sb what to do in an unfair or unpleasant way
stand up to
not allow yourself to be treated badly, especially by sb in authority
take over
take control of sth; begin to do sth that somone else was doing
talk down to
talk to sb as if you think they are not as clever or important as you are
arm yourself against
put in charge of
force your way into/through
lock horns with
get into a fight with someone
beyond sb’s power
provoke outrage
right in saying/thinking/believing
bury your head in the sand
ignore a problem or an unpleasant situation and hope that it will disappear
gain/get/have/take the upper hand
gain/get/take control or advantage over a person or situation
get/have your way
be allowed to have or do what you want
live and let live
accept other people’s beliefs
pull a few strings
use your influence to get sth you want or to help sb, especially if it’s unfair
red tape
documents, rules and processes that cause delays
