Engels IDIOMS

to get in the bandwagon

To join others in doing something that is currently popular or fashionable.

like turkeys voting for christmas

A situation where people choose or support something that is against their own interests.

on the ballot

Listed as an option for voters in an election.

strange bedfellows

Unlikely or unusual political alliances.

to toe the partyline

To strictly follow the policies or directions of one's political party.

lame duck government

A government that remains in power but has lost authority due to an impending change.

social justice warrior

A derogatory term for someone who advocates for social issues in a way that is perceived as self-righteous or overly politically correct.

sense of entitlement

The belief that one inherently deserves privileges or special treatment.

the democratic/ republican ticket

The candidates running together for President and Vice President in a U.S. election.

the silent majority

A large group of people who do not express their opinions publicly but are believed to support certain policies or leaders.

extending an olive branch

A gesture of peace or reconciliation.

a snowflake

A derogatory term for someone perceived as overly sensitive or easily offended.

a banana republic

A politically unstable country with an economy dependent on the export of a single product, often ruled by a corrupt government.

culture war

A conflict between groups with different cultural values.

hung parliament

A situation in which no single political party has an outright majority in the parliament.

first past the post

An electoral system in which the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins (not necessarily a majority).

he is a flip-flopper

A person who changes their opinions or policies frequently, especially in politics.

she is politicaly (in)correct

Being (or not being) careful to avoid language or actions that could offend others, especially in terms of race, gender, or other identity factors.

virtuel signaling

The action or practice of publicly expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character or moral correctness.

to get on/ off your soapbox

To express one's opinions, especially in a forceful way; to speak publicly about a particular issue.

to vote with your feet

To show your opinion or preference by leaving a place or organization, or by no longer supporting something.

vat

Value-Added Tax (BTW)

to pledge

to promise formally or publicly

to ride high in the polls

to be very successful or popular according to opinion surveys

pie in the sky

unrealistic hope; something unlikely to happen

legislation

laws, or the process of making laws

application

a formal request, often in writing

home secretary

(UK) government minister responsible for internal affairs, security, and immigration

authoritarian

demanding strict obedience, often at the cost of personal freedoms

to soft pedal

to downplay; to treat something as less serious

to deploy

to send out or use effectively, often troops or resources

executive power

the authority held by the government’s executive branch (e.g., president, prime minister)

incursion

a sudden, often brief, invasion or attack

to surveil

to watch closely, often for security or intelligence reasons