Pronunciation: /ʃɔrt ʃɑrp ʃɑk/
noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 A short sharp shock is a quick and sudden surprise.
A2 The teacher gave the students a short sharp shock by announcing a surprise quiz.
B1 The company needed a short sharp shock to improve its productivity.
B2 The new manager implemented a short sharp shock strategy to shake up the team.
C1 The government decided to introduce a short sharp shock policy to address the issue.
C2 The novel explores the concept of a short sharp shock as a catalyst for change in society.
adjective a word used to describe or modify a noun
A1 I received a short sharp shock when I touched the electric fence.
A2 The teacher gave the students a short sharp shock by announcing a surprise quiz.
B1 The company's new policy was a short sharp shock to the employees.
B2 The sudden change in leadership was a short sharp shock to the organization.
C1 The economic downturn served as a short sharp shock to the industry.
C2 The unexpected resignation of the CEO was a short sharp shock to the shareholders.
formal The judge believed that the criminal needed a short sharp shock to deter them from committing more crimes.
informal I think a short sharp shock is what it will take for him to finally get his act together.
slang That kid needs a short sharp shock to set him straight.
figurative Sometimes life gives you a short sharp shock to wake you up and make you realize what's important.
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