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Slap on the wrist meaning

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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