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sacred cow

/ˈseɪkrɪd kaʊ/

Traducción: Idea, costumbre o institución que se considera intocable o inmune a la crítica o la duda, a menudo percibida como algo que no debe ser cuestionado ni modificado.

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/ˈseɪkrɪd kaʊ/C1informal
  • esIdea, costumbre o institución que se considera intocable o inmune a la crítica o la duda, a menudo percibida como algo que no debe ser cuestionado ni modificado.

An idea, custom, or institution that is considered beyond criticism or questioning, often held as immune from challenge or change.

  1. Untouchable belief or institutionC1informal

    A belief, custom, or institution that is regarded as above criticism or questioning.

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    • In many companies, the CEO's decisions are treated as a sacred cow.
    • The national anthem has become a sacred cow in political debates.
    • Some traditions are considered sacred cows and cannot be challenged.