getting it wrong carrot and the stck

it does NOT mean, reward,, or punishment
as in do right get the carrot

it is more subtle
it means a reward offered But never delivered
a deliberate fake out

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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

Yes, that's the original version and meaning. Recently it seems to have morphed into an either/or concept -- the mule gets the carrot for being good or gets hit with the stick if it is stubborn.

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