us and them

A phrase describing the perception of an antagonistic or fraught relationship between two groups, especially those with unequal power, influence, privileges, etc. It doesn't have to always be us and them. We need to start seeing people as individuals with unique views—not just grouping everyone into one of two sides. An us and them mentality is driving the labor negotiations, and it shows in the lack of progress that's been made.

ˌthem and ˈus

used to describe a situation in which two groups are opposed to each other, often with one group more powerful than the other: We should try to get away from a ‘them and us’ attitude between employers and workers.

词组	us and them
释义	us and them us and them A phrase describing the perception of an antagonistic or fraught relationship between two groups, especially those with unequal power, influence, privileges, etc. It doesn't have to always be us and them. We need to start seeing people as individuals with unique views—not just grouping everyone into one of two sides. An us and them mentality is driving the labor negotiations, and it shows in the lack of progress that's been made. See also: and Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. ˌthem and ˈus used to describe a situation in which two groups are opposed to each other, often with one group more powerful than the other: We should try to get away from a ‘them and us’ attitude between employers and workers. See also: and Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: them and us the enemy of your enemy is your friend (as) sure as eggs (is eggs) a penny for them great minds great minds think alike life of Riley be twiddling (one's) thumbs be twiddling your thumbs 57
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