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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

rod in pickle en · NOUN

Meanings

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

Forms

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rods in pickle Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

spare the rod, spoil the child