THE DEAD HAND OF SOMETHING - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
the dead hand of something (noun)
Giải nghĩa:
A situation where the influence or control of the past can restrict progress in the present.
Ví dụ:
The dead hand of totalitarianism still haunts the country, stifling political reform.
Cách sử dụng
"The dead hand of something" is a phrase used to describe a situation where old, outdated or oppressive rules or traditions still control or limit the actions of people or an organization, even though they are no longer relevant or useful. It can be used in many different contexts, such as politics, business, education, or society. For example, you might say "The school's curriculum is still under the dead hand of the old principal, who refused to update it for years" or "The company's management is stuck under the dead hand of bureaucracy, making it hard for us to implement new ideas." Essentially, the phrase refers to a situation where outdated or restrictive rules or traditions are still in place, even though they no longer make sense or are holding back progress.
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