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Jude
what does "cop" mean here?
"They are seeking for a sort of democracy where everyone should agree with them or they cop it."
14 oct. 2019 06:27
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Here is a nice definition:
Meaning of cop it in English
cop it
UK informal
to be punished or spoken to severely because you have done something wrong:
You'll really cop it if your parents find out you've been stealing.
You can check the full explanation here: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cop-it
Hope this helps!
14 octobre 2019
Richard is right. 'Cop it' is a very informal way of saying 'get into trouble'/ be punished.
14 octobre 2019
Thank you! I see now. :)
14 octobre 2019
it means, "they should agree with them or they will force them to.."
14 octobre 2019
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Jude
Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (mandarin), Anglais, Espagnol
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Anglais, Espagnol
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