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Idiom: The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered Down

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1
John always stands out in a crowd, but he often faces criticism because the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
2
Sarah suggested a new idea at the meeting, but her innovative thinking was quickly shut down because the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
3
In a corporate environment, employees are often discouraged from expressing their unique opinions as the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
4
The student who challenged the conventional teaching methods was met with resistance from the school administration, as the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
5
In some cultures, individuals who deviate from societal norms are frowned upon since the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.

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