mount the scaffold

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What does the expression 'mount the scaffold' mean?

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

to climb/ascend a scaffold

Nef · Answer

In addition to what Marius said:

Depending on context, mount the scaffold can have different meanings. For instance, if someone is in trouble at work and needs to meet with an angry boss, a co-worker might say something like Prepare to mount the scaffold. In this context the speaker probably is thinking of the second definition, though the person is not being literal. (He/she is exaggerating for effect).

That said, the other uses probably are more common these days.

from www.dictionary.com

scaf?fold –noun

1.	a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or decoration of a building.

2.	an elevated platform on which a criminal is executed, usually by hanging.

3.	a raised platform or stage for exhibiting spectacles, seating spectators, etc.

4.	any raised framework.

5.	a suspended platform that is used by painters, window washers, and others for working on a tall structure, as a skyscraper. (other definitions)

Nona the brit · Answer

Yes, 'mount the scaffold' is a metaphoric idiom - referring to the scaffold used for executions. It means someone is in big trouble!

I can't imagine anyone saying they 'mount' a literal real-life scaffold.

Anonymous · Answer

I guess it means to go and speak what you want to say

Clive · Answer

Hi,

No. It means basically 'go to face big trouble or danger'.

Clive

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