rod in pickle

(Redirected from put a rod in pickle)

English edit

Noun edit

rod in pickle (plural rods in pickle)

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

Usage notes edit

Often with the verb put or keep.

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