Meaning of the word "carrot and stick" in English
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carrot and stick
US /ˈkær.ət ənd stɪk/
UK /ˈkær.ət ənd stɪk/
Idiom
1.
a system of rewards and punishments used to persuade someone to do something
Example:
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The government is using a carrot and stick approach to encourage people to save energy.
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The manager believes in a carrot and stick strategy to motivate his team.
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