05:24 Jan 23, 2016 |
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO] Marketing - Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino / Game: Gremlins, Inc. | |||||||
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| Selected response from: philgoddard United States | ||||||
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4 +5 | the absolution of sins in return for a small amount of money |
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4 +1 | A golden key can open any door |
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4 | Indulgences and fines/reparations/bribes |
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the abolition of sins for a coin or two A golden key can open any door Explanation: To rephrase the phrase "The abolition of sins for a coin or two" , this would be "a golden key can open any door" meaning "sufficient money can accomplish anything". http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/A golden key can open an... Therefore, in this context, in the gremlin society, even though they don't believe in religion, one's sins can be abolished by bribing or paying money (a coin or two) to God when you are sent to hell. One's sins are counterbalanced by paying money. |
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