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Walk the plank

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Pirate Imagery

Invokes images of pirates and high-seas adventures; mainly used in storytelling or metaphors.

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In the novel, the rogue captain made the traitor walk the plank.
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Extreme Consequences

Represents a harsh, usually unfair, punishment, similar to being condemned without a trial.

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The character was unfairly accused and had to walk the plank.
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Historical Context

While dramatic, actual historical occurrences of this practice were rare.

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Walking the plank is more a myth than a common pirate practice.
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