corsican curse (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /kɔːrˈsɪkən ˈkɜːrs/
Definition
A prolonged and bitter feud or vendetta, often involving revenge and retaliation, typically within a family or community.
Examples
The two families had been embroiled in a Corsican curse for decades, with each side seeking revenge for past wrongs.
The novel explores the theme of the Corsican curse, where a cycle of violence and retaliation spans generations.
How to Use corsican curse
- be engaged in a Corsican curse (idiomatic expression)
- To be involved in a prolonged and bitter feud or vendetta. — "The two families had been engaged in a Corsican curse for decades."
- have a Corsican curse with someone (idiomatic expression)
- To have a prolonged and bitter feud or vendetta with someone. — "The two companies had a Corsican curse, constantly trying to outdo each other in the market."
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