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Idiom: In Effigy

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ineffigy

Meanings

with a symbol, usually an effigy, substituted for a real person or thing.

Example Sentences

1
Protesters burned the president in effigy to show their frustration with his policies.
2
The town organized a parade where they hung the dictator in effigy.
3
The artist created a giant sculpture of the corrupt politician to be displayed in effigy at the art gallery.
4
During the demonstration, the crowd set fire to the oppressive regime's leader in effigy.
5
The protesters constructed a life-size representation of the unjust judge and proceeded to burn it in effigy.

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