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Meaning of send to Coventry | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To ostracize, or systematically ignore someone.

idiomatic, transitive

Examples

“The group decided to send⟳ the unpopular members to Coventry.”
“"For the statement, in the form⟳ in which I offered it, Mr. President, I have⟳ no retraction or apology to offer⟳, and only such explanation as I have⟳ lately given." "Coventry! Coventry!" came the insistent call⟳. "Well, then, you can send⟳ me to Coventry, you friends of Darrin, if you feel⟳ yourselves justified in doing it!" quivered Midshipman Jetson, tossing his head and glaring defiantly around the room.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

send to dorse send to the glue factory send to the scaffold send up send word sende

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