how correct is it to use the expression award with something like death?
2007-07-18 18:48:45 · 6 answers · asked by icegal007 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Because they earned it.
2007-07-18 18:52:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is that new thing, called sarcasm.
Seriously, the idea of a person getting their just reward for an action would lead to the phrase "awarded a sentence of ..."
2007-07-18 18:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by Gaelwynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humm, I've never heard it as "awarded" the death sentence.
Sentenced to death by lethal injection -or something-
2007-07-18 18:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by Ink Corporate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, any sentence is "awarded" by the courts. My traffic tickets were "awarded" to me. It all comes down to the ceremonies of your jurisdiction.
2007-07-18 19:00:10 · answer #4 · answered by Doug G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U are awarded for what u've done.......i think that's the expression.
2007-07-18 18:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by MUSIC bugg MOHIT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you earned them, they are not a gift
2007-07-18 18:55:52 · answer #6 · answered by ?! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋