WBCS.LIVE practice question

The idiomatic expression ‘A slap on the wrist’ means

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A very mild punishment

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B. A very mild punishment 📚 Explanation: The idiom 'a slap on the wrist' is used to describe a warning or a punishment that is much less severe than the offense deserves. It implies that the person was let off very easily. For example, if someone commits a major error but only receives a small fine, it is called a slap on the wrist. It highlights the lack of serious consequences for a wrong action.