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to slap somebody on the wrist
to slap somebody on the wrist
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jemandem nur auf die Finger klopfen, mit einer Rüge davonkommen lassen
to give someone a mild warning or punish them in a way that is not harsh
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The judge slapped him on the wrist and let him go.
Der Richter klopfte ihm nur auf die Finger und ließ ihn gehen.
a slap on the wrist
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a light or mild punishment for a wrongdoing that has little or no significant impact or consequence
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After causing a minor disturbance in class, the student received a mere slap on the wrist from the teacher, who hoped it would serve as a warning.
