VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Big Brother

Meaning:

Government, viewed as an intrusive force in the lives of citizens; government spying

Examples:

  • We must nonetheless beware of creating a Big Brother society.
  • We learned that you had had a private audience with Big Brother to calm things down.
  • No one wants a big brother society.
  • The lady wants to know when you’re going to go to school like your big brother and sister, Raul. - My mom and dad say next year.
  • George Orwell's Big Brother is not far off!
  • It's not Big Brother watching us.
  • We must not go down the path towards an Orwellian Big Brother state.
  • European society must not become a 'Big Brother' society.
  • Big Brother is watching you.
  • We, through the power of the web, and transparency, are now watching Big Brother.