
rap knuckles
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Idiomsrap knucklesrap (someone's) knucklesa rap across/on/over the knuckles - a punishment which is not very severe but which warns you not to behave that way again.
She rapped my knuckles and sent me on my way. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
rap knucklesto punish someone slightly
The company rapped the man's knuckles for taking a long coffee break.
The judge decided to rap the young boy's knuckles for his crime.
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rap someone's knucklesrap (someone's) knucklesa rap across/on/over the knuckles - a punishment which is not very severe but which warns you not to behave that way again.
She rapped my knuckles and sent me on my way. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
rap someone's knucklesto punish someone slightly
The company rapped the man's knuckles for taking a long coffee break.
The judge decided to rap the young boy's knuckles for his crime.
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rap one's knuckles v. phr. To scold or punish.
The principal rapped our knuckles for cheating on the test.
If you talk back to Dad, you'll get your knuckles rapped.
The club got its knuckles rapped by the principal for hazing new members.
Why rap my knuckles? It wasn't my fault. Compare: DRESSING DOWN, GIVE IT TO
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