carrot and stick

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1.
USUKGlobalneutralidiomatic
- A policy or approach that combines rewards (the 'carrot') and punishments or threats (the 'stick') to induce desired behaviour or compliance.
- The simultaneous use of incentives and coercive measures to influence or control people's actions.
2.
USUKGlobalinformalcolloquial
- A situation or tactic in which alternating promises and penalties are employed to persuade or manipulate someone.

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