"rod in pickle" meaning in All languages combined

See rod in pickle on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: rods in pickle [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|rods in pickle}} rod in pickle (plural rods in pickle)
  1. (archaic, idiomatic) A particular punishment or penalty prepared ready to be applied in the future. Tags: archaic, idiomatic Related terms: spare the rod, spoil the child
    Sense id: en-rod_in_pickle-en-noun-x5qXlgpN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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        "(archaic, idiomatic) A particular punishment or penalty prepared ready to be applied in the future."
      ],
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