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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: To send to Coventry.

1. To exile with state honours
2. To subject someone to deliberate social ostracism
3. To forgive after public disgrace
4. To appoint to ceremonial duties

Correct answer: To subject someone to deliberate social ostracism

Solution

'To send to Coventry' means to deliberately ignore or ostracize someone socially. It does not refer to honour, forgiveness, or ceremonial appointment.

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