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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 okt. 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 oktober 2019
Richard is right. 'Cop it' is a very informal way of saying 'get into trouble'/ be punished.
14 oktober 2019
Thank you! I see now. :)
14 oktober 2019
it means, "they should agree with them or they will force them to.."
14 oktober 2019
Heb je je antwoorden nog steeds niet gevonden?
Schrijf je vragen op en laat de moedertaalsprekers je helpen!
Jude
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Chinees (Mandarijn), Engels, Spaans
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Engels, Spaans
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