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单词
rap on the knuckles
释义
rap on the knuckles
in American English
a mild reprimand or light sentence
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Examples of 'rap on the knuckles' in a sentence
rap on the knuckles
More likely is a rap on the knuckles.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2014
)
The department that handled your complaint has now had a rap on the knuckles.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2010
)
A rap on the knuckles with a ruler?
Times, Sunday Times
(
2008
)
Another rap on the knuckles for the naughtiest band in the charts.
The Sun
(
2010
)
It was also given a rap on the knuckles from the regulator for bad behaviour and allegations that it employed 'bouncers' at stops.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2009
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It is a highly effective way of correcting bad browsing habits - a smart rap on the knuckles every time you slip up.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2013
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This is partly about fairness, and partly because you need to understand what a rap on the knuckles feels like.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2018
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If this was an isolated incident, a rap on the knuckles might be deemed sufficient.
The Sun
(
2008
)
Nobody is bigger than the game and it would have been wrong to give him a light rap on the knuckles.
Times, Sunday Times
(
2008
)
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take sb/sth seriously
take sb to task
take sb under one's wing
take second place
take shape
take sides
take sides/sb's side
take-sides-sbs-side
take sides with someone
take silk
take some beating
take someone at face value
take someone at his or her word
take someone at his word
take-someone-at-their-word
take someone back
take-someone-captive-hold-someone-captive
take someone down a peg or two
take someone for a ride
take someone for granted
take someone for something
take someone in
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