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
"I committed the cardinal sin," reflects David Adams, 87, a widower who lives alone in Glasgow.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025
But laughing at the Fuhrer is perhaps the cardinal sin when living under fascism—this is no joke.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2025
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
It would have been a cardinal sin to cover up those luscious chestnut locks.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
