British Culture and Society: Key Terms and Concepts

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To Carouse (in the ballroom)

To behave drunkenly (ir de juerga).

Juddering Halt

A situation you cannot foresee or plan.

Self-Indulgence

Doing or tending to do exactly what one wants, especially when this involves pleasure.

To Unshackle Business

To liberate business.

To Slash Taxes

To reduce taxes.

Power Dressing

A style of dressing in severely tailored suits, adopted by some women executives to project an image of efficiency.

Thrift

Economical management of one’s property / saving, careful spending.

Bolshie

Political

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