English
Expression
"to tar and feather"
"to tar and feather"
This expression is used to describe
the punishing (or criticising) of someone in a severe and
humiliating manner. Literally, the person is punished by pouring
tar on him/her, and then covering him/her with feathers.
See also
feather 羽毛
feather 羽毛
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Ungkapan
Bahasa Inggers
"to tar and feather"
"to tar and feather"
Ungkapan ini bermaksud mengkritik atau menghukum seseorang dengan cara yang keras dan menghinakan. Secara harfiah, ia bermaksud menuang tar ke atas seseorang dan kemudiannya menutupi orang itu dengan bulu pelepah.
