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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

1. Sense 1: Deliberately shooting a mockingbird as a metaphorical representation of senseless cruelty towards something innocent.
2. 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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