Condemn (someone) to (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "condemn (someone) to (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Katie Anh

2022-07-31 10:07

Condemn (someone) to (something) negative verb phrase

To give someone a punishment.

He was condemned to 6 years in prison for corruption.

He was condemned to hang for murder.

Because of feeling guilty, she condemned herself to a life of unpleasantness.

The criminals were condemned to 2 years in prison

To punish someone or something harshly

be for the high jump

Someone is going to receive a harsh punishment for what he or she has done something wrong.

To imprison someone forever or indefinitely

Small-time criminals will face the full consequences of the law while those who commit large-scale crimes will go unpunished.

Give Someone A Black Eye

Punish someone by damaging their dignity or reputation for what they have done without causing them permanent harm.

The phrase is usually used in the passive form.

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the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

Example:

Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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