to slap somebody on the wrist

Definice a význam slova „ slap somebody on the wrist“ v angličtině

to slap somebody on the wrist
01

to give someone a mild warning or punish them in a way that is not harsh

to [slap] {sb} on the wrist definition and meaning
Idiom
Informal
Příklady
She was slapped on the wrist for breaking the school's dress code.
a slap on the wrist
a slap on the wrist
01

a light or mild punishment for a wrongdoing that has little or no significant impact or consequence

Idiom
Příklady
The politician faced allegations of corruption but managed to escape with just a slap on the wrist, leading to public outrage over the perceived lack of accountability.
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