English / phrase
Break social taboo
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to violate an unwritten cultural prohibition, religious ban, or deeply rooted social convention
In context
01
Placing your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice can accidentally break social taboo in Japanese dining.
02
The documentary dared to break social taboo by openly addressing mental health issues in conservative communities.
Synonyms
Violate social norms,breach social prohibitions,defy traditions
Antonyms
Uphold conventions,observe social decorum,conform to norms
Collocations
Accidentally break social taboo,dare to break social taboo,risk breaking social taboo