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Noun Concept
Categories: Gilbert and Sullivan, Informal legal terms, Penology, 1885 introductions, English phrases
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short, sharp shock  Short sharp shock
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The phrase "short, sharp shock" describes a punishment that is severe but which only lasts for a short time. Wikipedia
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The phrase "short, sharp shock" describes a punishment that is severe but which only lasts for a short time. Wikipedia
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