Political Criticism

noun a metaphorical expression referring to someone who is acting superior or self-righteous

adjective describing someone who is acting in a superior or arrogant manner

• He always seems to be on his high horse when discussing politics.
• She needs to get off her high horse and listen to other people's opinions.
• Stop acting so superior, get off your high horse!
• Don't be on your high horse about being right all the time.

noun a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment

• The individual displayed behavior that could be described as that of a moron.
• I can't believe that moron cut me off in traffic!
• What a total moron, can't believe he did that.
• His decision-making skills are on par with that of a moron.

noun A mutual admiration society - a group of people who admire each other and often exchange compliments or praise

article A - used before a singular noun to indicate that the noun is generic or nonspecific

• The two professors were often seen engaging in discussions, forming a mutual admiration society for each other's work.
• Those two are always complimenting each other, it's like they have their own little mutual admiration society.
• They're like two peas in a pod, always gushing over each other's accomplishments in their own little admiration club.
• Their relationship is like a mutual admiration society, constantly boosting each other's egos and supporting each other's endeavors.

noun a person who identifies as Catholic but selectively follows certain teachings or practices of the Catholic Church

• Some argue that being a cafeteria Catholic goes against the teachings of the Church.
• My friend is such a cafeteria Catholic - she only follows the rules that are convenient for her.
• Don't be a cafeteria Catholic and pick and choose what you want to believe in.
• Being a cafeteria Catholic is like customizing your faith to suit your preferences.