kill the chicken to scare the monkey

Definiția și Sensul lui "kill the chicken to scare the monkey"

kill the chicken to scare the monkey

PROPOZIȚIE

used to convey the idea of making an example of someone to deter others from misbehaving

Proverb

Example

The coach punished the entire team for the actions of a few players, using the tactic of kill the chicken to scare the monkey to ensure that everyone followed the rules.

Cuvinte Apropiate

kill the goose that lays the golden egg

kill time

kill two birds with one stone

kill with kindness

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Definiția și Sensul lui "kill the chicken to scare the monkey"

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