Meaning of send to Coventry | Babel Free

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.”

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