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Originally Posted by Clodfobble
I disagree. I think Sundae Girl and xoxoxoBruce are right on this one.
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Your privilege. But American Heritage Dictionary of the English language has this to say:
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carrot-and-stick
Combining a promised reward with a threatened penalty: took a carrot-and-stick approach to the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.
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This only make senses if part of the phrase implies punishment.