Meanings
How to pronounce "slap on the wrist":
AU
To punish in an overly mild and largely symbolic manner.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see slap, wrist.
An overly mild punishment; a reprimand.
Example: "He got a slap on the wrist, but I don't think he'll reform."
Example Sentences
1
Even though he was caught stealing, he only received a slap on the wrist.
2
The punishment he got for cheating on the test was just a slap on the wrist.
3
The company was fined, but it was just a slap on the wrist considering the damage they caused.
4
Despite causing a major accident, the careless driver only received a slap on the wrist.
5
The politician was involved in a corruption scandal but received just a slap on the wrist.
