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cry carrots and turnips

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(slang, no longer used) To be taken through the streets on a cart while being whipped, as a punishment for certain crimes.
- I had a mighty queer adventure in communion with that foul toad, Titus Oates, whom I afterwards rejoiced to see crying carrots and turnips, with all London looking on. — 1895

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