Meaning of 'Carrot and stick'
What does the saying 'Carrot and stick' mean?
Idiom: Carrot and stick
Meaning:
If someone offers a carrot and stick, they offer an incentive to do something combined with the threat of punishment.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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