cuffing and stuffing
v.— «The days of cuffing and stuffing criminals in jail are long gone. The role of police officers has been broadened to include the title of educator.» —“DARE Lessons Worth It; Kids Remember” Palm Beach Post (Florida) May 23, 1998. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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