sacred cow

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Definition von sacred cow im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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One that is immune from criticism, often unreasonably so "Don't talk about eating meat to her. Vegeterianism is one of her secret cows.".

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Relevante Übersetzungen

a sacred cow

(Konuşma Dili) kutsal inek

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von sacred cow im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry. A person, institution, belief system, etc. which, for no reason other than the demands of established social etiquette or popular opinion, should be accorded respect or reverence, and not touched, handled or examined too closely

a person unreasonably held to be immune to criticism

disapproval If you describe a belief, custom, or institution as a sacred cow, you disapprove of people treating it with too much respect and being afraid to criticize or question it. the sacred cow of monetarism. One that is immune from criticism, often unreasonably so: "The need for widespread secrecy has become a sacred cow" (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists). a belief, custom, system etc that is so important to some people that they will not let anyone criticize it

taboo, something that cannot be violated

Silbentrennung

sa·cred cow

Türkische aussprache

seykrıd kau

Synonyme

god, goddess, golden calf, hero, idol, object of worship, protected interest, sensitive issue, tin god

Aussprache

/ˈsākrəd ˈkou/ /ˈseɪkrəd ˈkaʊ/

Etymologie

[ 'sA-kr&d ] (adjective.) 14th century. Middle English, from past participle of sacren to consecrate, from Old French sacrer, from Latin sacrare, from sacr-, sacer sacred; akin to Latin sancire to make sacred, Hittite saklAi- rite.