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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 6 of 200

Q6
EnglishIdioms, Phrasal Verbs & Proverbs
The idiomatic expression 'A slap on the wrist' means-
  1. a.Short on time
  2. b.A very mild punishment
  3. c.To have a dispute
  4. d.To force an issue

Answer: (B) A very mild punishment

'A slap on the wrist' idiomatically means a very light or token punishment, far less severe than the offence might warrant. It implies the wrongdoer has been let off lightly.

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