What does “A slap on the wrist” mean?

A slap on the wrist

Meaning: A mild punishment or warning.

Un toque de atención

Significado: Un castigo o advertencia leve.

Um puxão de orelha

Significado: Uma punição ou aviso leve.

Une tape sur les doigts

Signification: Une punition ou avertissement léger.

Ein Klaps auf das Handgelenk

Bedeutung: Eine milde Strafe oder Warnung.

Uno schiaffo sul polso

Significato: Una punizione o avvertimento lieve.

Hafif bir ceza

Anlam: Hafif bir ceza veya uyarı.

轻微的惩罚

意思: 轻微的惩罚或警告。

軽いお仕置き

意味: 軽い罰や警告。

가벼운 처벌

의미: 가벼운 처벌이나 경고.

Dialogue

21:45:30 - The government gave the company a slap on the wrist for polluting the river.

21:45:33 - They should have been fined much more.

21:45:36 - I agree. It was a very weak response.

21:45:39 - They got away too easily.

20:15:55 - He was late to work again, but he only got a slap on the wrist.

20:15:58 - He should be more careful. The next time might be more serious.

20:16:01 - I hope he learns his lesson.

20:16:04 - Some people only learn when the consequences are harsher.

22:10:22 - The manager only gave him a slap on the wrist for the mistake.

22:10:25 - That's generous of her. I thought he'd be fired.

22:10:28 - She's very lenient with her team.

22:10:31 - Maybe she sees potential in him.

23:50:45 - The court gave the celebrity a slap on the wrist for the offense.

23:50:48 - Famous people often get lighter sentences.

23:50:51 - That's not fair to ordinary people.

23:50:54 - I agree. The justice system should treat everyone equally.