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Zuotengdazuo Posted 8 years ago
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What does "got himself good" mean here?

My father got himself good and hanged by Lord Piper’s bailiff, my brother Wat got sent to the Wall, and the Lannisters killed my other brothers. (Game of Thrones)

Hi. What does "got himself good" mean here?

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'He got himself good and hanged' means 'He was thoroughly hanged'. good and ... This phrase is used to mean "very'' and comes before an adjective or adverb to express intensity: The coffee is good and hot .

— Rover_KE

  • 'He got himself good and hanged' means 'He was thoroughly hanged'.
  • good and ...
  • This phrase is used to mean "very'' and comes before an adjective or adverb to express intensity: The coffee is good and hot .
  • ( Collins)
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'He got himself good and hanged' means 'He was thoroughly hanged'.

good and ...

This phrase is used to mean "very'' and comes before an adjective or adverb to express intensity:

The coffee is good and hot.

(Collins)

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