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How to pronounce “make an example of”
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Pronunciation guide for make an example of
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of make an example of with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Crypto 101
and I was like, let's make your own coin.
- Definition summary
- (transitive, idiomatic) To punish someone so as to give a warning to others.
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How to pronounce make an example of
Crypto 101

and I was like, let's make your own coin.
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Meaning
- [Verb]
- (transitive, idiomatic) To punish someone so as to give a warning to others.
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