cardinal sin
Example Sentences
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Before Robby and Al-Hashimi engage in any real ideological tussles, though, she commits the cardinal sin of suggesting they change the trauma center’s nickname to something else.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026
But laughing at the Fuhrer is perhaps the cardinal sin when living under fascism—this is no joke.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2025
Attributing consciousness to animals based on their responses was seen as a cardinal sin.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2024
Roman, a.k.a. the Grim Weeper, is in a weaker position than ever, having committed the cardinal sin of appearing vulnerable in front of the wrong people when he totally lost it at Logan’s funeral.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2023
Unlike most American weddings I’ve attended, Iranian weddings call for formal clothing—it’s a cardinal sin to show up wearing a summer dress or something perfectly appropriate for a Sunday church service.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
