English / proverb
A Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Fundamental systemic change is inherently messy, turbulent, and disruptive, rather than gentle or refined.
In context
01
Restructuring a failing financial institution entails difficult layoffs, for a revolution is not a dinner party.
02
The reformist leader reminded citizens that a revolution is not a dinner party and short-term hardships are inevitable.
Synonyms
transformation requires sacrifice,upheaval is disruptive,drastic change is painful
Antonyms
gentle reform,smooth transition,peaceful stroll
Collocations
understand that a revolution is not a dinner party,remember a revolution is not a dinner party,as said a revolution is not a dinner party