Meaning A mild rebuke, often given when a more severe punishment might be expected.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- Those muggers should get a jail term but these days they’ll probably just get a fine and a slap on the wrist.
Pronunciation
Idiom
A slap on the wrist
What does "A slap on the wrist" mean?
A mild rebuke, often given when a more severe punishment might be expected.