flog
US /flɑːɡ/
UK /flɑːɡ/
1.
frustare, fustigare
beat (someone) with a whip or stick as a form of punishment
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The prisoner was sentenced to be flogged.
Il prigioniero fu condannato a essere frustato.
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Historically, sailors were often flogged for insubordination.
Storicamente, i marinai venivano spesso frustati per insubordinazione.
2.
vendere, piazzare
sell (something) or offer it for sale, typically aggressively or with great effort
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He's trying to flog his old car before he buys a new one.
Sta cercando di vendere la sua vecchia auto prima di comprarne una nuova.
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They're always trying to flog us extended warranties.
Cercano sempre di rifilarci garanzie estese.