short sharp shock

short sharp shock

A fast, severe punishment. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. He needs a short sharp shock to persuade him to change his ways and give up that life of crime.
See also: sharp, shock, short

short, sharp shock

1. A sudden and severe measure or punishment utilized to produce a quick and effective result. It is clear now that the policy of punishing young offenders with a short, sharp shock is much less effective than education and emotional training. The financial bailout was meant to be a short, sharp shock to the economy, but the country's sluggish recovery has meant it's been in place for far longer than intended.
2. An experience that is brief but intense. Our latest recipe gives a short, sharp shock of flavor that dissipates into a more mellow, long-lasting taste.
See also: sharp, shock
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hiding to nothing
  • force (someone or an animal) out of (something)
  • force out of
  • force (someone or an animal) from (something)
  • cajole (one) out of (something)
  • cajole out of
  • preach to deaf ears
  • easy game
  • easy meat
  • be held in high regard
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