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The idiomatic expression 'A slap on the wrist' means

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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: The idiom ‘a slap on the wrist’ means giving someone only a very mild punishment or warning for a mistake or wrongdoing, instead of something severe. Short on time ❌: unrelated meaning. A very mild punishment ✅: correct meaning of the idiom. To have a dispute ❌: means disagreement, not the same. To force an issue ❌: means to insist on dealing with something; not related.