burn at stake
what does burned us at stake mean in this context

I want to listen to him. I want to see how they think; they have already burned us at stake once, and they want to do it again

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burn at stake
what does burned us at stake mean in this context

I want to listen to him. I want to see how they think; they have already burned us at stake once, and they want to do it again

Answer

In medieval times, persons with contrary beliefs were executed, one method being death by burning. The victim was tied to a stake and burned. In modern times, we have become more tolerant of differing opinions. The phrase is used here as a metaphor for intolerance.

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burn at the stake, refers to when witches were burned at the the stake. I think it means punish badly or treat badly.

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