drive a coach and six through
drive a coach and six through is the alternative form of drive a coach and horses through.
Meaning of drive a coach and horses through
Verb
drive a coach and horses through (third-person singular simple present drives a coach and horses through, present participle driving a coach and horses through, simple past drove a coach and horses through, past participle driven a coach and horses through)
- To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).
- These findings drive a coach and horses through the claim that Wonga has been lending responsibly.2014 October 2, Emma Dunkley, George Parker, quoting Pat McFadden, “Wonga to write off £220m of loans owed by customers”, in The Financial Times
- Synonyms:
- nonconform
Forms of drive a coach and six through
| third-person singular present | drives a coach and six through |
|---|---|
| present participle | driving a coach and six through |
| past | drove a coach and six through |
| past participle | driven a coach and six through |
Questions about drive a coach and six through
- What is drive a coach and six through the alternative form of?
- Drive a coach and six through is the alternative form of drive a coach and horses through.
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