Idiom: Go Galt
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After John Galt, a fictional character in Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged.
To become a recluse and stop contributing to one's society, especially in the form of taxes, by reducing one's productivity or work or by refusing to follow societal norms that one believes to be unjust.
Example Sentences
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After facing constant government regulations, the entrepreneur decided to go Galt and move his business to a more business-friendly country.
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Feeling overtaxed and burdened by excessive regulations, the wealthy industrialist threatened to go Galt and withdraw his support from the local community.
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As a protest against the government's policies, many small business owners chose to go Galt and shut down their businesses.
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Unhappy with the government's interference in the free market, the economist advocated for individuals to go Galt and stop participating in the system.
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The influential author's novel portrayed a dystopian future where productive individuals decided to go Galt and retreat from society.
