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make an example of someone

Idiom Law

Meaning

to punish someone to warn others

Example Sentences

"The boss made an example of the dishonest employee."

Related Expressions

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patience brings positive results

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to have a role or influence in something

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to take responsibility for a failure, often at great persona...

get to the bottom of

to find the real cause of a problem

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to express care or sympathy toward others