stitched up like a kipper

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What does stitched up like a kipper mean?

cheated or exploited; treated unfairly

Where does stitched up like a kipper come from?

Probably from done up like a kipper and stitch up, or directly from kipper and stitch up.

How to pronounce stitched up like a kipper

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