to slap somebody on the wrist

Визначення та значення слова « slap somebody on the wrist» англійською мовою

to slap somebody on the wrist
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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
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They slap him on the wrist every time he arrives late to work.
a slap on the wrist
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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The company was fined a small amount for their environmental violation, which many considered to be just a slap on the wrist for their harmful actions.
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