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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
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idiom
informal
Các ví dụ
The teacher slaps students on the wrist when they forget their homework.
a slap on the wrist
01
a light or mild punishment for a wrongdoing that has little or no significant impact or consequence
idiom
Các ví dụ
Despite being caught cheating on the exam, the student received only a slap on the wrist with a warning instead of facing more severe consequences.
