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Sent to Coventry
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TheLadyInRed | Report | 13 Nov 2010 23:32 |
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When I was a kid we had an expression "sent to Coventry" which meant that no-one spoke to you. Does anyone know where this expression originated from? |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 13 Nov 2010 23:41 |
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LOL you and me (sometimes) then LIR!!! |
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PricklyHolly | Report | 14 Nov 2010 00:39 |
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Hello TheLadyinRed........see, now you cant give up! xxx |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 14 Nov 2010 01:00 |
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Don't take it personally - just keep on keeping on!! LOL |
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Bobtanian | Report | 14 Nov 2010 01:22 |
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People were "sent to Coventry" often during Union disputes, where a person worked when his oppo's were on strike. so he/she was sent to coventry and no one would dare speak to them. often spilling over into private life time as in addition to working hours. |
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