| 词汇 | a slap on the wrist |
| 释义 | Idiom a slap on the wrist a gentle warning or light punishment.I got a slap on the wrist for arriving late again. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form slap someone on the wrist: Instead of firing him, she only slapped him on the wrist. slap on the wristA mild punishment or warning. Bill hasn't been late to school that many times, so just give him a slap on the wrist for his tardiness. Most people are outraged that the corporation only received a slap on the wrist after breaking so many regulations. a slap on the wristA slap on the wrist is a small punishment or occasion when someone is told they have done something wrong. She was given a small fine — a slap on the wrist really. But other than a few slaps on the wrist, the General went unpunished. a slap on the ˈwrist(informal) a small punishment or warning: I got a slap on the wrist from my secretary today for leaving the office so untidy. |
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