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
Exempel
The company slapped the negligent employee on the wrist for their actions.
a slap on the wrist
01
a light or mild punishment for a wrongdoing that has little or no significant impact or consequence
IdiomExempel
The celebrity's legal troubles resulted in a brief stint in rehab, seen by some as a slap on the wrist considering the gravity of their actions.
