SELECT * from dictionary_eng WHERE word = "rod in pickle" OR word = "Rod in pickle" OR word = "Rod In Pickle" rod in pickle | Definition of rod in pickle
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rod in pickle

Definition of rod in pickle

: a reproof, punishment, or penalty ready for future application

First Known Use of rod in pickle

1625, in the meaning defined above

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