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You have sent him to coventry what does this Idiom mean?
You have ignored or ostracized him. This often means that you and your friends will ignore the person even if they are standing right there talking.
How does it effect someone when they are sent to Coventry?
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.
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.
What is the origin of the term sent to Coventry?
Check out the story "Coventry" by Robert Heinlein.
Why is one sent to coventry?
It's just an old saying. The saying comes from the Round Heads being sent to prison in Coventry. Their punishment, besides being imprisoned was not to be spoken to. They were given the right to roam the grounds of their prison but strict orders were given that no one was permitted to speak to them. Thus, when someone is "Sent to Coventry" it means they are being ignored. Not sure if that is correct, Coventry was a Parliament stronghold, so it would be more likely that Royalist troops would have been sent there when captured.
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)
What is the name of the letter that should be sent first to the person accused of plagiarism?
The letter that should be sent first to the person accused of plagiarism is called a "cease and desist letter."
Why should you bet your kids?
i will ask my kids to respect my rakhi like my cyber friends whom i sent do
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.
What should you do if your girlfriend was supposed to go on a date with you but got in trouble and sent her friends?
Ask her out again when she's NOT in trouble.
What happens if 1 person has the H1N1 virus in the school?
they should be immediatley sent home.
Where does the termbeing sent to coventry come from?
The term "being sent to Coventry" refers to the practice of ostracizing someone or ignoring them, and its origins are believed to date back to the English Civil War. Coventry was a city in England where Royalist prisoners were reportedly isolated from their peers, effectively punishing them by denying interaction with others. Over time, this practice evolved into a general expression for social exclusion, leading to its current usage. The phrase reflects the historical context of social and political divisions during that period.
