go to the scaffold
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Meaning · English
To accept execution or severe punishment for a crime
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
chấp nhận hình phạt hoặc thi hành án vì tội ác
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Literally: go to a structure for public execution
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The queen's lover was prepared to go to the scaffold for his crime
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “go to the scaffold” mean?
To accept execution or severe punishment for a crime Literally: go to a structure for public execution
Is “go to the scaffold” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.