What is “throw a stick” and “throw a stick” but in quotes?

"Throw a stick" is an idiom that is used to describe a situation in which someone or something is being manipulated, usually for someone else's gain. It is often used to describe a situation in which someone is being forced to do something that they don't want to do, such as when someone is being forced to take a job or a course of action that they don't want to take. The phrase is often used in the negative, such as "Don't throw a stick at me!" to indicate that someone is not willing to be manipulated.