Sentence examples for becomes code from inspiring English sources
Defending Christianity as a vital part of our national identity easily becomes code for defending Britain against Muslims, just as attacking religious belief in general neatly fits alongside a hostility towards Islam.
The word "healthy" is now a loaded term: If we think we can gauge health just by looking at someone, "healthy" becomes code for "conventionally attractive".
"Crazy" became code for "interesting" and "courageous" and "worth knowing".
The truth is that "drawing lessons" has become code for celebrating victory.
The Associated Press's Deb Riechmann explained that "unipolar has become code for overwhelming U.S. power".
"Water closet" has become code for "woman crush". The dash symbol = vaping.
The word melodrama has become code for something the art-house crowd will despise.
The habit spread, and 420 became code for fun time among potheads worldwide.
Mr. Morris is probably right that in the public mind "adventurous" has become code for "contemporary music".
("Religious liberty" and "religious freedom" have become code on the campaign trail for opposition to gay marriage).
The top has become code for the way in which you live your life: tan first, work second.
