slap on the wrist
(noun) a very light punishment
Example Sentences:
A: Did you get in trouble for starting that fire?
B: Nope! I got a slap on the wrist!
The bank robber escaped with aslap on the wrist when the judge sentenced him to 10 days in jail.
From the Blogs:
Tobogganing On Duty? Slap On The Wrist
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