make an example of somebody
成語所屬單字example
make an example of somebody — 慣用語
1. To punish someone severely so that others will be afraid to do the same wrong th
1.慣用語
釋義
懲一儆百
To punish someone severely so that others will be afraid to do the same wrong thing.
例句
The principal made an example of Diego by giving him detention.
The coach made an example of Sara for breaking the team rules.