
Slap (someone) on the wrist

Translation slap (someone) on the wrist into russian
slap (someone) on the wrist
The manager just gave him a slap on the wrist for being late.
Менеджер просто дал ему по рукам за опоздание.
Definitions
To give someone a mild punishment or reprimand for a minor offense, often implying that the consequences are not severe enough to deter future misbehavior.