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"Get on your soapbox" nghĩa là gì?
18 Mar, 2020
Photo by The New York Public Library
"Get on (one's) soapbox (hộp đựng xà phòng, bài diễn thuyết ở ngoài phố)" = Phát biểu/bày tỏ mạnh mẽ quan điểm, ý kiến của mình về một vấn đề.
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'And it's not repulsive (ghê tởm, đáng ghét, chống cự). We in Britain tend to shy away from that. There's ageism (chủ nghĩa phân biệt tuổi tác) involved there. And - I'm going to get on my soapbox here - I believe that exists in this industry in our country.'
This year’s conference brings back the popular soapbox for those who want to have their say on a topic of their choosing. The premise (giả thuyết, tiền đề) is that you get five minutes to get on your soapbox and make your case for why a particular law should be changed. Anyone with a weekend or Sunday ticket is welcome to apply by submitting a short outline argument (maximum of 200 words). See social media and website for further information.
The crux (vấn đề nan giải) of their argument is that even though there might be a clear right course of action in a societal context, right becomes a lot murkier when taking into account what’s personally at stake for a victim. Chances are she won’t be believed, and she’ll probably lose her job, some friends, her “good” reputation, etc. It’s easy—but problematic—to get on your soapbox and say, “just do what’s right” when you’ve nothing to lose personally, and that’s what this episode demonstrates so well.
Ka Tina
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