get knuckles rapped

get (one's) knuckles rapped

1. Literally, to receive a smack on the knuckles as a punishment for misbehavior. Typically used in reference to children. You'll get your knuckles rapped by the teacher if you keep speaking out of turn.2. By extension, to receive a warning, verbal scolding, or a minor punishment. The public was outraged that the CEO merely got his knuckles rapped for his company's illegal actions. I got my knuckles rapped by the boss for coming in late on Friday.See also: get, knuckle, rap

get one's knuckles rapped

1. Lit. to get one's knuckles struck with a ruler as a punishment. I got my knuckles rapped for whispering too much. You will have your knuckles rapped if you are not careful. 2. Fig. to receive a minor punishment. The lawyer got his knuckles rapped for talking back to the judge. Better watch your tongue if you don't want to get your knuckles rapped.See also: get, knuckle, rap

单词	get knuckles rapped
释义	get knuckles rapped get (one's) knuckles rapped 1. Literally, to receive a smack on the knuckles as a punishment for misbehavior. Typically used in reference to children. You'll get your knuckles rapped by the teacher if you keep speaking out of turn.2. By extension, to receive a warning, verbal scolding, or a minor punishment. The public was outraged that the CEO merely got his knuckles rapped for his company's illegal actions. I got my knuckles rapped by the boss for coming in late on Friday.See also: get, knuckle, rap get one's knuckles rapped 1. Lit. to get one's knuckles struck with a ruler as a punishment. I got my knuckles rapped for whispering too much. You will have your knuckles rapped if you are not careful. 2. Fig. to receive a minor punishment. The lawyer got his knuckles rapped for talking back to the judge. Better watch your tongue if you don't want to get your knuckles rapped.See also: get, knuckle, rap
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