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GK
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 Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:16 pm Post subject: What does this phrase mean? |
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| Hello. I have a quuestion about this English phrase: "heads on plates." What does it mean? I couldn't even find it in several English dictionaries, including idioms dictionaries. Please anybody help me. Thanks. |
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pugachevV
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| Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:44 am Post subject: |
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It's probably a biblical reference: Herod delivered the head of John the Baptist to the daughter of Herodias on a silver charger (a large flat dish).
In modern times, "I want his head on a plate" can be construed as a threat to ruin somebody.
If your boss wants your head on a plate you are in BIG trouble. |
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