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car·rot-and-stick (k

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adj.

Combining a promised reward with a threatened penalty: took a carrot-and-stick approach to the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.

carrot-and-stick - Refers to an offer of reward countered by the threat of punishment.

See also related terms for offer.

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carrot-and-stick [ˈkærətəndˈstɪk] ADJ a carrot-and-stick policy → la política del palo y la zanahoria

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