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the nail that sticks out, gets hammered down
the nail that sticks out, gets the hammerthe nail that sticks out, gets hammered down
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used to imply that in some groups or societies, people who are different may be criticized or punished, and there is pressure to conform to established norms
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Those who are different or unconventional may struggle to gain acceptance in some groups or cultures - the nail that sticks out, gets hammered down.
