head on a stick

(Def. 1): A popular method of intimidation in ancient history; where the winning army cuts off the heads of defeated soldiers, impaling them on a pike or stick to demoralize and frighten the conquered people. It was also used after an execution to make a public example of the consequences of breaking the law.

(Def. 2): A metaphor describing retaliation or punishment for another's wrongdoing, or public outrage against an individual or group for the same reason.

After the BP Oil Spill; many Americans would like to see Tony Hayward's head on a stick, myself included.

by Dr. Claw August 18, 2010

head on a stick

To render a person immobile by severing their spine.

We use to do it to captured enemy during the war to keep them from escaping --- a talking head on a stick.

by jojowashere April 10, 2009

head on a stick

To sever the spine to render a victim unconscious or a "head on a stick"

I prevented the victim from escaping by making him a
"head on a stick".

by Lexigore July 29, 2008