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The idiomatic expression 'A slap on the wrist' means

  1. A
    Short on time
  2. B
    A very mild punishment
  3. C
    To have a dispute
  4. D
    To force an issue

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The idiom "a slap on the wrist" refers to a warning or a very mild, insignificant punishment for making a mistake or committing a minor offense.

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The idiomatic expression 'A slap on the wrist' means
A
Short on time
B
A very mild punishment
C
To have a dispute
D
To force an issue

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