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Idiom "A slap on the wrist" means?

Correct answer: C. Warning or Small Punishment

  • A. Hard Punishment
  • B. Beating Someone
  • C. Warning or Small Punishment
  • D. Make someone sad

Explanation

A “slap on the wrist” is a mild reprimand or a small punishment, not a literal beating. It usually describes lenient treatment for a mistake or offence.

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