figurative. A means or instrument of punishment; (also) punishment, chastisement. Frequently in to make a rod for one's own back (also oneself) and…
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| 释义 | society > authority > punishment > [verb (intransitive)] > bring about punishment for oneself (1) to make a rod for one's own back (also oneself)a1393 figurative. A means or instrument of punishment; (also) punishment, chastisement. Frequently in to make a rod for one's own back (also oneself) and… |
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