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object lesson
object lesson /ˈɑbdʒɛkt ˈlɛsən/
noun
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Punishment intended as a warning to others
(
deterrent example
, object lesson
, example
, lesson
)
punishment intended as a warning to others
They decided to make an example of him
they decided to make an example of him