КНИГИ НА АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫКЕ, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ ОТНОШЕНИЕ К СЛОВУ «A SLAP ON THE WRIST»
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Marks is the Manhattan Supreme Court Justice who last week gave a slap on the
wrist and a pat on the head to a rapist whose prior record included a conviction
for murder. [ DN, Th,2 / 9 / 89, 4, 1 ] Michael Deaver brought special shame even
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Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms
2 to become less severe or extreme ♢ If this rain would slack off we could finish
the work outside. slap a slap in the face an insult ♢ She considered it a real slap
in the face when she wasn't invited to join us. a slap on the wrist a gentle warning
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Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
3 a slap on the back when someone hits you in a friendly way on the back in
order to show praise for something you have done: He's won - give him a slap on
the back. 4 a slap on the wrist informal a gentle warning or punishment: The
judge ...
4 a slap on the wrist informal a gentle warning or punishment: The judge gave
Minna a slap on the wrist for not wearing her seat belt. for facek 5 [U] uk informal
make-up: I'm just going to put a bit of slap on. "idiom slap andtickle uk informal ...
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See You at
the Finish Line
If a man believes God has nothing much to say apart from a slap on the wrist for
adultery, then he has succeeded in justifying adulterous behavior in his own eyes
. Hence the growing problem we are witnessing in so many religious groups and
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Harrap's essential English Dictionary
3 A slap on the wrist is a gentle punishment or mild warning. phrasal verb slap
down (informal) If you slap someone down, you dismiss their suggestions
abruptly or make them feel unimportant. Slap-bang /slap'ban/ adverb (informal) 1
If ...
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A Reactive Attitudes Account of Desert
The following are examples of intra-subject intra-basis inter-treatment desert
claims: Ken deserves a slap on the wrist more than he deserves a reward for
breaking the rules of the game. Courtney deserves a parade in her honor more
than she ...
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Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms
1997 New Scientist Last week, in a Washington district court, [a judge] ordered
software giant Microsoft to stop forcing PCmakers to install both Windows 95 and
its Web browser, Internet Explorer. So far, though, it is just a slap on the wrist.
slap ...
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Using Civil Remedies for Criminal Behavior: Rationale, Case ...
Because they had not committed battery on any family members, the boys would
receive only a slap on the wrist in juvenile court and resume their threatening
behavior. However, after the Police Department's Community Disorders Unit ...
Peter Finn, Maria O'Brien Hylton, 1994
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Chabers 21st Century Dictionary
a slap on the wrist colloq, often facetious a mild reprimand. © 17c: from German
dialect slapp slap and tickle o noun, humorous colloq kissing and cuddling;
sexual activity of any kind. slap-bang o- adverb, colloq 1 exacdy or precisely □
slap- ...
НОВОСТИ, В КОТОРЫХ ВСТРЕЧАЕТСЯ ТЕРМИН «A SLAP ON THE WRIST»
Здесь показано, как национальная и международная пресса использует термин
a slap on the wrist в контексте приведенных ниже новостных статей.
'You better watch yourself': Thug who dodged jail for attacking 18 …
“He got a slap on the wrist for assaulting me. They don't seem to consider him dangerous enough. “He assaulted me and I lost my baby, which ... «Scottish Daily Record, Июл 15»
Letter - Vehicles must be considered weapons
#We have seen a spate of accidents recently where motorists have killed and injured people and have received at worst a slap on the wrist. «Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Июл 15»
Drummond: Teen who set youth's skirt on fire gets second chance
Thomas did not get a slap on the wrist. He still must serve three more years. But at least now he'll be among other youth offenders rather than ... «Santa Cruz Sentinel, Июл 15»
Alabama Football Self-Reports 5 NCAA Violations
None of the violations are considered serious, and the university will likely face nothing more than a slap on the wrist from the NCAA. 1. «Today's U, Июл 15»
Manager KOs general manager in latest Angels rift
... Arte Moreno, who supports Scioscia like the son who keeps getting in trouble at school but never gets grounded or even a slap on the wrist. «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Июл 15»
Was justice served in Henderson assault case?
How do you define justice? Sometimes, it's harder than you would think. Sometimes, 60 days in jail seems like a slap on the wrist, if not a slap ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Июл 15»
Beefing up business coverage, opinion offerings
... with a new editorial offering on Wednesday that highlights four people or issues that deserve either a pat on the back or a slap on the wrist. «Jackson Clarion Ledger, Июл 15»
Kent brain injury nurses 'guilty' of misconduct
Ms Moore said: "It sends a message to staff that choose to abuse patients in their care that it is fine, it's just a slap on the wrist - you can carry on ... «BBC News, Июл 15»
Kyrgios headband upsets dress code
... with Kyrgios' violation joining the farcical scenes this week where Eugenie Bouchard narrowly escaped a slap on the wrist when her black ... «ninemsn, Июл 15»
EE fined £1 million for failing to deal with your complaints properly
EE has been given a slap on the wrist to the tune of £1 million for mishandling your complaints. EE is the UK's largest mobile network and is ... «CNET, Июл 15»
