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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?

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.


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?

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Why you must pay for the duty cost for the something that someone sent to you?

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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?

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Who is the best in coventry?

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How did Coventry get its name?

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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.