A rod in pickle In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a rod in pickle", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Kathy Cao calendar 2021-04-06 04:04

Meaning of A rod in pickle

A rod in pickle old-fashioned noun phrase

A punishment or penalty that is prepared for future application

The teacher said he had a rod in pickle for those who didn't do the homework.

Other phrases about:

To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly 

walk away scot free

To escape from the statement saying that someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong or evade impeachment without being responsible for any sentence or punishment

be for the high jump

Someone is going to receive a harsh punishment for what he or she has done something wrong.

Little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape.

Small-time criminals will face the full consequences of the law while those who commit large-scale crimes will go unpunished.

Give Someone A Black Eye
Punish someone by damaging their dignity or reputation for what they have done without causing them permanent harm.
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Eat my dust

To be outperformed or outrun by someone, usually by a very wide margin.

Example:

You have to be quicker to finish this task or you will eat other my dust.

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