Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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A Slap on the Wrist

The phrase 'A Slap on the Wrist' means to get a light punishment (for doing something wrong). Example of Use: "He should be in jail for what he did, but he got off with just a slap on the wrist."