Meaning of whipping post | Babel Free
Examples
“Opposite the almshouses is the bow-fronted post⟳ office and shop⟳, while near by, beneath the trees on the green, is the old whipping post⟳ and stocks, the latter pierced by five holes.”
““Well, I got some brochures here on some very impressive private schools in the area. Here you go.” “Hmm?” “I'm just gonna put⟳ it down here.” “Well, you can forget⟳ this one. Doesn't have⟳ a cricket field. Or even a whipping post⟳.” “Good point⟳.””
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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