Statements (14)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
phrase
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Shylock
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:William_Shakespeare
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
idiom for insistence on being repaid, even if the repayment will destroy or harm the debtor
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| gptkbp:firstAppearance |
gptkb:The_Merchant_of_Venice
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pound of Flesh
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:meaning |
demanding repayment or justice, often harshly
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| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:The_Merchant_of_Venice
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| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:literature
legal discussions everyday speech |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jean-Claude_Van_Damme
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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