tar and feather
Example Sentences
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The attorney, E Dirk Wegmann, told the special master that the plaintiffs only want the Saints emails released so they can give them to the media and “unfairly try to tar and feather the archdiocese”.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 24, 2020
The attorney, E. Dirk Wegmann, told the special master that the plaintiffs only want the Saints emails released so they can give them to the media and “unfairly try to tar and feather the archdiocese.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2020
But in a nation of widely disparate views on all aspects of government and society, you’re also going to have a good many eager to tar and feather you.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 16, 2017
We can disparage his character, isolate him, tar and feather him and only talk about how many games he gets,’ ” she said.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 24, 2015
I have said I would from the first, just for my own satisfaction: and if I break my word, may they tar and feather me!
From The Channings by Mrs. Henry Wood
