feathered

be tarred and feathered

1. Literally, to be coated with tar and bird feathers as a form of public punishment and shaming (one that is no longer carried out). The thief was tarred and feathered in the public square before being paraded through the town strapped to a wooden cart.

2. By extension, to be severely criticized, reprimanded, or excoriated, especially in a public and humiliating manner. After this economic collapse, everyone is demanding that the heads of the bank be tarred and feathered, but I'd be willing to bet that they'll just get a slap on the wrist.

feathered friends

Birds, regardless of type or species. Mark breeds and raises hawks for racing, and his fine feathered friends are among the most valuable in the world. Grampa is out feeding his feathered friends at the park.

tar and feather

1. Literally, to coat someone with tar and bird feathers as a form of public punishment and shaming (a practice that fell out of use in the early 20th century). The mob tarred and feathered the thief in the public square before parading him through the town strapped to a wooden cart.

2. By extension, to severely criticize, reprimand, or excoriate someone, especially in a public and humiliating manner. Everyone is demanding that the government tar and feather the bank executives behind the scandal, but I'd be willing to bet that all they'll receive is a slap on the wrist.

See also: and, feather, tar

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tar and feather someone

to punish or humiliate someone by coating them with tar and feathers. The people of the village tarred and feathered the bank robber and chased him out of town. They threatened to tar and feather me if I ever came back into their town.

See also: and, feather, tar

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

tar and feather

Criticize severely, punish, as in The traditionalists often want to tar and feather those who don't conform. This expression alludes to a former brutal punishment in which a person was smeared with tar and covered with feathers, which then stuck. It was first used as a punishment for theft in the English navy, recorded in the Ordinance of Richard I in 1189, and by the mid-1700s had become mob practice. The figurative usage dates from the mid-1800s.

See also: and, feather, tar

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

tar and feather

smear with tar and then cover with feathers as a punishment.

This practice was introduced in Britain in 1189 , when Richard I decreed that it should be the punishment for members of the navy found guilty of theft. It seems to have been intermittently imposed on other wrongdoers in Britain and has sometimes been inflicted on an unpopular or scandalous individual by a mob.

1981 Anthony Price Soldier No More The Russians…wouldn't have cared less if we'd tarred and feathered Nasser and run him out of Suez on a rail.

See also: and, feather, tar

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

our feathered ˈfriends

(informal, humorous) birds: We mustn’t forget to put out food for our feathered friends during the cold winter months.

tar and feather

1. To punish (a person) by covering with tar and feathers.

2. To criticize severely and devastatingly; excoriate.

See also: and, feather, tar

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

be tarred and feathered
tar and feather
tar and feather someone
make public
alert
alert the public
be public property
public eye
the common weal
the public weal

References in periodicals archive

"This is a really exciting discovery as it represents the first feathered dinosaur specimens found in the Western Hemisphere," said Zelenitsky, assistant professor at the University of Calgary and lead author of the study.

Fossils of first feathered dinosaurs discovered in Canada

These findings also shed light on the origin of wings and feathered flight, scientists added.

Dinosaurs may have used flashy feathers to woo potential mates

Just check out 64-year-old French fashion icon Isabelle Huppert in a feathered jacket over a sequinned Armani gown, also at the Baftas.

Shake your tail feather; SHOPPING

But not so quick!You see, the first time I set my eyes on a feathered shank (feet), I thought to myself, "Any day on my carpet except on a rainy day when it's all mud and slime in the backyard."You see, extra-feathering especially on the shanks of chickens may be charming at first, but it comes with extra responsibility.

Diary of a poultry farmer: Pains and joys of feathered shanks

According to the Royal Tyrell Museum, dinosaur fossils are commonly found in sandstone around the world, meaning there may be more discoveries of feathered dinosaurs in the near future.

Dinosaur Feathers Were Used to Attract Mates, Not For Flight

Isolated patches of preserved skin from these animals show scales, not feathers, but the possibility that even they were partly feathered cannot be completely ruled out.

T. rex Kin: Largest Known Feathered Dinosaur

However, it also held surprises: A lot of dinosaurs would have looked really strange because they were completely feathered--like the recently discovered tyrannosaur, which we named Dilong paradoxus, meaning "surprising emperor dragon." It wasn't the first feathered dinosaur discovered, but it was the first tyrannosaur ever found with primitive feathers.

Feathery find: scientists unearth evidence that some dinosaurs sported feathers

We now question very strongly whether there were any feathered dinosaurs at all.

Challenging the dinosaur-bird link. (Evolution)

The owners of Halstead Property and Feathered Nest announced today that they will combine the rental divisions of Halstead Property, LLC and Feathered Nest, a brokerage firm specializing in the renting of residential apartments in Manhattan.

Haistead, Feathered Nest to combine residential divisions

She went for a single feather to offset her exotically pruned hair, while model Eileen Catterson went for a softly feathered flapper effect.

A feather in your cap, Ma'am; Record Woman

Washington, January 5 ( ANI ): Some feathered dinosaurs used tail plumage to attract mates, much like modern-day peacocks and turkeys, researchers say.

Dinosaurs used feathers to attract mates

And a feathered ill fossil flap has arisen about whether Archaeopteryx, long touted as the first known bird, was actually a dinosaur with feathers.

Feathers rock

These dinos were about 3 feet long and feathered. They even had feathers on their legs and feet.

An ancient feathered biplane

Feathered Nest, recently acquired by the principals of Brown Harris Stevens including Kent M.

BHS launches new logo for newly acquired Feathered Nest

Paleontologists (fossil scientists) claim dinosaurs never really went extinct 65 million years ago--they're alive and feathered today ...

Fossil feud

词组	feathered
释义	feathered be tarred and feathered 1. Literally, to be coated with tar and bird feathers as a form of public punishment and shaming (one that is no longer carried out). The thief was tarred and feathered in the public square before being paraded through the town strapped to a wooden cart. 2. By extension, to be severely criticized, reprimanded, or excoriated, especially in a public and humiliating manner. After this economic collapse, everyone is demanding that the heads of the bank be tarred and feathered, but I'd be willing to bet that they'll just get a slap on the wrist. See also: and, feathered, tar feathered friends Birds, regardless of type or species. Mark breeds and raises hawks for racing, and his fine feathered friends are among the most valuable in the world. Grampa is out feeding his feathered friends at the park. See also: feathered, friend tar and feather 1. Literally, to coat someone with tar and bird feathers as a form of public punishment and shaming (a practice that fell out of use in the early 20th century). The mob tarred and feathered the thief in the public square before parading him through the town strapped to a wooden cart. 2. By extension, to severely criticize, reprimand, or excoriate someone, especially in a public and humiliating manner. Everyone is demanding that the government tar and feather the bank executives behind the scandal, but I'd be willing to bet that all they'll receive is a slap on the wrist. See also: and, feather, tar Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. tar and feather someone to punish or humiliate someone by coating them with tar and feathers. The people of the village tarred and feathered the bank robber and chased him out of town. They threatened to tar and feather me if I ever came back into their town. See also: and, feather, tar McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. tar and feather Criticize severely, punish, as in The traditionalists often want to tar and feather those who don't conform. This expression alludes to a former brutal punishment in which a person was smeared with tar and covered with feathers, which then stuck. It was first used as a punishment for theft in the English navy, recorded in the Ordinance of Richard I in 1189, and by the mid-1700s had become mob practice. The figurative usage dates from the mid-1800s. See also: and, feather, tar The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. tar and feather smear with tar and then cover with feathers as a punishment. This practice was introduced in Britain in 1189 , when Richard I decreed that it should be the punishment for members of the navy found guilty of theft. It seems to have been intermittently imposed on other wrongdoers in Britain and has sometimes been inflicted on an unpopular or scandalous individual by a mob. 1981 Anthony Price Soldier No More The Russians…wouldn't have cared less if we'd tarred and feathered Nasser and run him out of Suez on a rail. See also: and, feather, tar Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary our feathered ˈfriends (informal, humorous) birds: We mustn’t forget to put out food for our feathered friends during the cold winter months. See also: feathered, friend Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary tar and feather 1. To punish (a person) by covering with tar and feathers. 2. To criticize severely and devastatingly; excoriate. See also: and, feather, tar American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: be tarred and feathered tar and feather tar and feather someone make public alert alert the public be public property public eye the common weal the public weal References in periodicals archive "This is a really exciting discovery as it represents the first feathered dinosaur specimens found in the Western Hemisphere," said Zelenitsky, assistant professor at the University of Calgary and lead author of the study. Fossils of first feathered dinosaurs discovered in Canada These findings also shed light on the origin of wings and feathered flight, scientists added. Dinosaurs may have used flashy feathers to woo potential mates Just check out 64-year-old French fashion icon Isabelle Huppert in a feathered jacket over a sequinned Armani gown, also at the Baftas. Shake your tail feather; SHOPPING But not so quick!You see, the first time I set my eyes on a feathered shank (feet), I thought to myself, "Any day on my carpet except on a rainy day when it's all mud and slime in the backyard."You see, extra-feathering especially on the shanks of chickens may be charming at first, but it comes with extra responsibility. Diary of a poultry farmer: Pains and joys of feathered shanks According to the Royal Tyrell Museum, dinosaur fossils are commonly found in sandstone around the world, meaning there may be more discoveries of feathered dinosaurs in the near future. Dinosaur Feathers Were Used to Attract Mates, Not For Flight Isolated patches of preserved skin from these animals show scales, not feathers, but the possibility that even they were partly feathered cannot be completely ruled out. T. rex Kin: Largest Known Feathered Dinosaur However, it also held surprises: A lot of dinosaurs would have looked really strange because they were completely feathered--like the recently discovered tyrannosaur, which we named Dilong paradoxus, meaning "surprising emperor dragon." It wasn't the first feathered dinosaur discovered, but it was the first tyrannosaur ever found with primitive feathers. Feathery find: scientists unearth evidence that some dinosaurs sported feathers We now question very strongly whether there were any feathered dinosaurs at all. Challenging the dinosaur-bird link. (Evolution) The owners of Halstead Property and Feathered Nest announced today that they will combine the rental divisions of Halstead Property, LLC and Feathered Nest, a brokerage firm specializing in the renting of residential apartments in Manhattan. Haistead, Feathered Nest to combine residential divisions She went for a single feather to offset her exotically pruned hair, while model Eileen Catterson went for a softly feathered flapper effect. A feather in your cap, Ma'am; Record Woman Washington, January 5 ( ANI ): Some feathered dinosaurs used tail plumage to attract mates, much like modern-day peacocks and turkeys, researchers say. Dinosaurs used feathers to attract mates And a feathered ill fossil flap has arisen about whether Archaeopteryx, long touted as the first known bird, was actually a dinosaur with feathers. Feathers rock These dinos were about 3 feet long and feathered. They even had feathers on their legs and feet. An ancient feathered biplane Feathered Nest, recently acquired by the principals of Brown Harris Stevens including Kent M. BHS launches new logo for newly acquired Feathered Nest Paleontologists (fossil scientists) claim dinosaurs never really went extinct 65 million years ago--they're alive and feathered today ... Fossil feud
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