Witch hunt (witch-hunt) - Learn English with phrases from TV series - AsEasyAsPIE

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We have a new phrase for today: "Witch hunt (witch-hunt)"
And what does that mean? "Punish someone only because of their opinion"

- We're gonna solve this!
- Yes, let's listen to Bob. He's the idea man behind the shark. He pooh-poohed all my safety concerns, by the way.
- What?
- Thank you. I have to run.
- N-No, I said it might be cool to get a mechanical shark.
- I didn't turn it loose.
- Yes, he did!
- No, I didn't!
- Nobody knows who did!
- Yeah, stop this insane witch hunt!
- It could've been anyone who wasn't at the library.
- The library?
- It's no use! They know we knocked the shark over!
- Wait, what? You did?
- No! That's just an expression. Hey, did you knock over the shark today? You know I did!
- You're the family from hell!
- They're destroying the town!
- Let's have a town meeting to decide what to do with the Belchers!

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