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To send someone to "Coventry" is a British Idiom. It means you don't talk to them. The affect depends on the person and on how long you do this. After a while it could get a person depressed or lonely.
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What is the origin of the term sent to Coventry?
Check out the story "Coventry" by Robert Heinlein.
Where did the phrase 'Sent to Coventry' originate?
The phrase 'Sent to Coventry' is a phrase that was created by a man named Neil Coventry and has been used by a few people here and there but is not that widely known.
Why is one sent to coventry?
Being sent to Coventry is a British idiom meaning to be intentionally ignored or ostracized by a group of people as a form of punishment or disapproval. This may stem from historical instances where individuals were banished to the city of Coventry as a form of punishment.
Should a person be sent coventry by his friends?
I don't know what you're talking about. Coventry is a city in England.
What are the ratings and certificates for Waiting for God - 1990 Sent to Coventry 4-8?
Waiting for God - 1990 Sent to Coventry 4-8 is rated/received certificates of: UK:PG (video rating) (2006)
Why you must pay for the duty cost for the something that someone sent to you?
Maybe, cause that could effect china!
What is the meaning of saying send you to Coventry?
Punishing someone; giving them the silent treatment.
What did Kristy Coventry hold in her hand during the Opening ceremony in Beijing?
I think you meant Kirsty Coventry. And it was some kind of note, but I don't know what it said. Actually, I'm not sure it was Kirsty Coventry, but I do know it was someone from the Zimbabwe team.
Who is the best in coventry?
One Coventry is the Best of Coventry.
How may a person apply for Coventry Health Care Jobs?
Someone applying for a Coventry Health Car Job could do so online. By going to the Coventry Health Care site, a person can apply for a position without mailing in any paperwork.
How did Coventry get its name?
Coventry got its name from the city Coventry
What does it mean when your family is not speaking to you and avoiding you?
You have done something to REALLY upset them. If you do not know what you have done you need to ask one of them why they have sent you to Coventry.
