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What does 'a slap on the wrist' mean?
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Study Notes
Common Idioms and Their Meanings
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A slap on the wrist: Refers to a minor reprimand or light punishment typically used as a warning without serious consequences.
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We're all in the same boat: Signifies being in a shared, often difficult situation alongside others.
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She's barking up the wrong tree: Indicates someone is making an issue out of something that is irrelevant or unappreciated by others.
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Down to the wire: Describes a situation that extends until the very last moment, often creating suspense or urgency.
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Can't cut the mustard: Expresses an inability to meet expectations or perform tasks adequately.
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Get down to brass tacks: Suggests the need to focus strictly on the main issues or essential points without distractions.
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Beating around the bush: Refers to discussing a subject obliquely or indirectly without addressing the main point directly.
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Running out of steam: Indicates a decrease in energy or enthusiasm; becoming fatigued or losing momentum.
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Pulling your leg: Means to joke or tease someone in a playful manner, not to be taken seriously.
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Go out on a limb: Signifies taking a risk, especially when the outcome is uncertain or potentially unwise.
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Hit the hay: A colloquial expression for going to bed or resting for the night.
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Just icing on the cake: Refers to an additional benefit or feature that is nice but not essential; only a minor part of the whole.
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Bought the farm: An informal way to say someone has died or is critically ill.
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Knows the ropes: Indicates familiarity or expertise in how to do a particular task or navigate a situation.
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No dice: Expresses refusal or indicates that something is not going to happen; a definitive "no."
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