society

Idioms (7)

• the man/woman in the street Neutral · CEFR B2
  an ordinary, average person
• behind the scenes Neutral · CEFR B2
  happening privately or secretly, not in public view
• joe public Informal · CEFR C1
  the ordinary, average member of the public
• grass roots movement Neutral · CEFR C1
  a movement started and driven by ordinary people rather than leaders or organizations
• above one's station Formal · CEFR C1
  behaving as if you belong to a higher social class or rank than you do
• rat race Informal · CEFR B1
  the exhausting, competitive struggle to keep up at work and get ahead
• walk of life Neutral · CEFR B2
  a person's occupation, social position, or general way of living