make an example of sb
make an example of sb
The Chinese idiom ch é ngy ī Ji è B ǎ I means to punish one person to warn others. It comes from the story of a thousand gold by Shen CAI of Ming Dynasty.
The origin of Idioms
Shen CAI of the Ming Dynasty, the 47th book of a thousand gold: therefore, it is difficult to tolerate the punishment of one discipline but asking according to the law.
Idiom usage
Make a warning to others.
Analysis of Idioms
Synonym: punish a policeman, punish a warning; antonym: appease the traitor
make an example of sb
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