Condemn (someone) to (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "condemn (someone) to (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-07-31 10:07

Meaning of Condemn (someone) to (something)

Condemn (someone) to (something) negative verb phrase

To give someone a punishment.
 

He was condemned to 6 years in prison for corruption.

He was condemned to hang for murder.

Because of feeling guilty, she condemned herself to a life of unpleasantness.

The criminals were condemned to 2 years in prison

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To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly 

be for the high jump

Someone is going to receive a harsh punishment for what he or she has done something wrong.

lock (someone) up and throw away the key

To imprison someone forever or indefinitely

Little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape.

Small-time criminals will face the full consequences of the law while those who commit large-scale crimes will go unpunished.

Give Someone A Black Eye
Punish someone by damaging their dignity or reputation for what they have done without causing them permanent harm.

Grammar and Usage of Condemn (someone) to (something)

Verb Forms

  • condemn (someone) to (something)
  • condemns (someone) to (something)
  • condemning (someone) to (something)
  • be condemned to (something)
The phrase is usually used in the passive form.
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