They were 'cowed' into silence by threats. [=they did not complain, publicly say anything, etc., because they had been threatened]
They'll be arguing about this 'till the cows come home'.
The football team was a 'cash cow' for the university.
(..) somebody who loves what they do. But what do you do to unwind after a tough day at work? Okay, we got the coleslaw and buns. The ground-up flesh of formerly cute cows and turkeys. I just love barbecuing with you. Men are here! We make fire. Cook meat. Put out fire by peeing, (..)1995 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel Finds Out Season: 1 Episode 24