Meaning of 'Slap on the wrist'
What does the saying 'Slap on the wrist' mean?
Idiom: Slap on the wrist
Meaning:
If someone gets a slap on the wrist, they get a very minor punishment when they could have been punished more severely.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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