and do u know any website that has a collection of some good expressions and metaphors?
2006-07-09 17:58:03 · 5 answers · asked by The Guru® 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
In the US Military, A Purple Heart is awarded to those who are wounded or killed as a result of enemy action. It has nothing to do with bravery, skill, job or position. (Shot, stabbed, hit by shrapnel from a grenade or bomb) Technically any minor wound, like a scratch would constitute earning the award, but for the most part no one applies for the award for such minor injuries, usually...
The Purple Heart is an American decoration-the oldest military decoration in the world in present use and the first American award made available to the common soldier. It was initially created as the Badge of Military Merit by one of the world's most famed and best-loved heroes-General George Washington.
As far as a phrase meaning anything other than the decoration, I'm sorry. I have no Idea.
2006-07-10 14:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Michael 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, a Purple Heart is this decoration given to service men and women hurt or wounded while serving.
So to deserve purple hearts....im not sure, I need to see the context this phrase is in.
But you may find a website with a collection of expressions and metaphors here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiom .
2006-07-09 18:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purple hearts are awarded to soldiers who have exhibited extraordinary bravery in combat, so one who deserves a purple heart is a brave person. Hope the site below helps!
2006-07-09 18:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by Debbie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A purple heart is basically a "win" for the enemy who shot or wounded you in battle.
2006-07-09 18:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well a purple heart is given to soldiers..its a special award type of thing
2006-07-09 18:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by JIMMY j 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋