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To Shoot a Mockingbird
Definition
Verb phrase: To shoot a mockingbird means to shoot or harm an innocent or defenseless individual.
Senses
- Sense 1: Deliberately shooting a mockingbird as a metaphorical representation of senseless cruelty towards something innocent.
- Sense 2: Symbolic act of oppression or injustice towards a vulnerable group, akin to the characters in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird".
Examples
- "He shot a mockingbird just to prove his marksmanship skills, which was an act of senseless cruelty."
- "Using excessive force against peaceful protesters is like shooting a mockingbird; it demonstrates oppression and suppression of their rights."
- "Don't shoot a mockingbird, show compassion and protect the innocent."
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