Sacred — ground redirects here. For the Star Trek: Voyager episode, see Sacred Ground (Star Trek: Voyager). Sanctity redirects here. For other uses, see Sanctity (disambiguation). Holy redirects here. For other uses, see Holy (disambiguation). For other… … Wikipedia
sacred cow — {n.} A person or thing that is never criticized, laughed at, or insulted even if it deserves such treatment. * /Motherhood is a sacred cow to most politicians./ * /The bold young governor had no respect for the state s sacred cows./ * /Television … Dictionary of American idioms
sacred cow — {n.} A person or thing that is never criticized, laughed at, or insulted even if it deserves such treatment. * /Motherhood is a sacred cow to most politicians./ * /The bold young governor had no respect for the state s sacred cows./ * /Television … Dictionary of American idioms
sacred — sacred, sacred versus profane distinction For Émile Durkheim and all subsequent sociologists of religion , the recognition of the absolute nature of the distinction between these two terms was and has been fundamental to their sub discipline,… … Dictionary of sociology
sacred versus profane distinction — sacred, sacred versus profane distinction For Émile Durkheim and all subsequent sociologists of religion , the recognition of the absolute nature of the distinction between these two terms was and has been fundamental to their sub discipline,… … Dictionary of sociology
sacred cow — Something that is a sacred cow is held in such respect that it cannot be criticised or attacked … The small dictionary of idiomes
sacred cow — Something which cannot be questioned or eliminated (Hinduism). Managers sometimes have favorite projects that become sacred cows even if they are not profitable and have little chance of becoming so. ► “The French government, already under… … American business jargon
sacred cow — noun count something that many people think is too important to change, question, or criticize … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sacred cow — Something that is a sacred cow is held in such respect that it cannot be criticised or attacked. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
sacred cow — something that is never criticized or laughed at even if it sometimes deserves to be The medical insurance system is a sacred cow of the government and is never criticized by anyone … Idioms and examples
