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to slap somebody on the wrist
01
to give someone a mild warning or punish them in a way that is not harsh
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Idiom
Informal
Exemplos
She was slapped on the wrist for breaking the school's dress code.
a slap on the wrist
01
a light or mild punishment for a wrongdoing that has little or no significant impact or consequence
IdiomExemplos
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.
