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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

I would like someone to explain this English sentence to me

"This is the time for us to burn the Minister and his political party! Rally together and vote them out!"

What does this mean? Does it mean the writer is going to burn the Minister alive?
  

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I think the second sentence clarifies that. It is only a figure of speech, I think.

— Zafar142003

  • I think the second sentence clarifies that.
  • It is only a figure of speech, I think.
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I think the second sentence clarifies that. It is only a figure of speech, I think.
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Anonymous Does it mean the writer is going to burn the Minister alive?

Well, I guess, in the 17th century, it could have been taken literally, maybe. But today I think (and sincerely hope) it's simply a (provocative) figure of speech, meaning that they would like him or her to step down or retire from a position.

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