society

• White-collar

  Pertaining to office workers or professionals who typically perform non-manual, service-oriented tasks.

• Lady of the night

  A 'Lady of the night' is a euphemism for a woman who works as a prostitute.

• Fallen woman

  A "fallen woman" was a 19th-century term for a woman who had lost her social standing and moral purity, often due to premarital sex or prostitution.

• Scarlet woman

  A scarlet woman is a derogatory term for a promiscuous or immoral woman, often implying a prostitute or an adulteress.

• Painted lady

  The phrase "painted lady" can refer to a common migratory butterfly, or, more derogatorily, a woman who uses excessive makeup to alter her appearance, historically implying artifice or loose morals.

• Out of the public eye

  To be hidden from general view or not receiving public attention.

• A storm of protest

  A widespread and forceful expression of strong public disagreement or opposition.

• Grass roots

  The most basic level of an organization or activity, made up of ordinary people rather than leaders.

• Sign of the times

  An event, trend, or characteristic that exemplifies the current state of society or a particular period.

• Rat race

  A rat race is a fiercely competitive, unending struggle for power, financial gain, or career advancement that often feels pointless.

• Down at heel

  Appearing shabby, run-down, or impoverished, often due to neglect or lack of money.

• A scapegoat

  A person or group made to bear the blame for others' mistakes or failures.

• The color line

  The color line refers to the social, political, and economic barriers created by racial discrimination and segregation, especially against non-white people.

• A place in the sun

  A position of power, prosperity, or distinction in society or the world.

• On the breadline

  Experiencing extreme poverty and having barely enough money for essential food and shelter.

• A dog-eat-dog world

  This phrase describes a harsh and competitive environment where people are willing to harm others to succeed or survive.

• Beyond the pale

  Something is beyond the pale if it is considered unacceptable or outside the bounds of conventional morality or good taste.

• To keep up appearances

  To maintain an outward show of respectability, prosperity, or normalcy, even when the reality is quite different or difficult.

• Living a lie

  To maintain a false identity, situation, or belief about one's life, deceiving oneself or others about the truth.

• The emperor has no clothes

  This phrase describes a situation where an obvious truth is ignored or denied by many, often due to fear, deference, or collective delusion, until someone brave enough points it out.

• Take the white pill

  To accept a difficult or undesirable reality, particularly in the context of personal or romantic prospects, and to choose an alternative path focusing on self-improvement or stoic acceptance rather than traditional societal goals.

• Digital native

  A person who has grown up in the digital age and is therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age.

• Cancel culture

  Cancel culture refers to the public shaming and withdrawal of support from individuals or organizations deemed to have acted or spoken in an offensive or problematic way.

• First world problems

  Trivial or minor frustrations and inconveniences experienced by people in affluent societies, especially when contrasted with the severe hardships faced in less developed regions.

• Brain drain

  Brain drain refers to the emigration of highly skilled, intelligent, or professional individuals from a particular country, economic sector, or field.

• deeply woven into the fabric

  To be an essential and intrinsic part of something, making it fundamental to its nature or existence.

• keeping up appearances

  To maintain an outward show of respectability, prosperity, or normalcy, often despite underlying difficulties or a different reality.

• Local celebrity

  Someone well-known and recognized within a specific community or small geographic area, but not on a national or global scale.

• Big fish in a big pond

  An important and influential person operating within a large, competitive environment, where their prominence is notable but not necessarily unparalleled.

• A colorful assortment of people

  A diverse group of individuals with varied backgrounds, personalities, or characteristics.

• A diverse group of individuals

  A collection of people who vary significantly in terms of their backgrounds, characteristics, or perspectives.

• Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

  To be born into a family of great wealth and privilege, implying a life of ease and advantage from birth.

• The law of the jungle

  This phrase describes a situation where the strongest or most ruthless prevail, and there is no real order, morality, or justice beyond the struggle for survival.

• A blurred line

  This phrase describes a situation where the distinction or boundary between two separate things becomes unclear, making it difficult to differentiate them.

• a fresh face

  A fresh face is a new person, often young or inexperienced, who is introduced into a group, organization, or situation.

• A land of plenty

  A place that is exceptionally rich in natural resources, opportunities, and abundance, providing amply for its inhabitants.

• An individualist

  A person who prioritizes individual liberty, self-reliance, and independent thought over collective norms or societal pressures.

• A nonconformist

  A person who refuses to conform to an established or standard practice, belief, or conduct, especially in religious or social matters.

• An outsider

  A person who does not belong to a particular group, society, or establishment, often feeling separated or alienated from it.

• Dead-end town

  A dead-end town is a place that offers few opportunities for progress, employment, or personal growth, often leading its residents to feel trapped or without a future.

• Collective welfare

  The overall well-being, health, and happiness of a group, community, or society as a whole.

• The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer

  This phrase describes an economic phenomenon where the wealthy accumulate more assets and resources, while the less fortunate experience a decline in their financial well-being.

• A hallowed tradition

  A practice or custom that is deeply respected and considered sacred or inviolable due to its age, significance, or moral importance.

• A gilded cage

  A gilded cage describes a situation where someone is provided with many luxuries and comforts but lacks freedom or happiness.

• Public outcry

  A strong and widespread expression of public disapproval or anger concerning an event, decision, or situation.

• a discerning public

  A group of people who are knowledgeable, sophisticated, and capable of making good judgments, especially regarding quality or taste.

• A brave new world

  A new situation or era, often exciting but potentially unsettling or unknown, typically viewed with a mix of wonder and apprehension.

• Foreign idea

  An idea or concept that is new, unfamiliar, or originates from a different culture or way of thinking than one is accustomed to.

• Common knowledge

  Information that is widely known and accepted by most people, requiring no verification.

• Business as usual

  The normal course of affairs continues despite a disturbance, challenge, or crisis.

• Future dystopia

  An imagined state or society in the future where there is great suffering or injustice, often characterized by totalitarian rule, environmental decay, or technological oppression.

• Visually impaired

  Having a significant degree of vision loss that cannot be fully corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

• Hustle and bustle

  The energetic, noisy activity and movement of a busy place, usually with many people.

• Out of touch with reality

  Describes someone who fails to understand or acknowledge the true state of a situation or the practicalities of everyday life.

• Mainstream

  The prevailing current of thought, opinion, or activity that is widely accepted or dominant in a society or field.