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Slap on the wrist
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Meaning
Verb
●
To
punish
in an
overly
mild
and
largely
symbolic
manner.
●
Used
other than
figuratively
or
idiomatically
: see
slap
, wrist.
Noun
●
An
overly
mild
punishment
; a reprimand.
●
Used
other than
figuratively
or
idiomatically
: see
slap
, wrist.
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Synonyms
Slap On The Arm
Slap On The Hand
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