English / proverb
Gods May Do What Cattle May Not
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Privileged or powerful people can get away with actions, blunders, or misconduct that ordinary people would be severely punished for
In context
01
The executive escaped penalty for the audit blunder while junior accountants were fired, proving that gods may do what cattle may not.
02
It is an unfair corporate double standard where gods may do what cattle may not without accountability.
Synonyms
one rule for the rich,double standard,privilege of power
Antonyms
equal justice under law,level playing field,fair treatment
Collocations
reminder that gods may do what cattle may not,prove gods may do what cattle may not,corporate culture where gods may do what cattle may not