Obligatory, judicial, slap on the wrist

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a tiny slap on the wrist you get for being a total pain in the ass
The cop gave him a slap on the wrist for jaywalking and then laughed at him.
She got a slap on the wrist for stealing office snacks and called it a 'breakroom revolution.'
The judge slapped him on the wrist and said, 'You’re lucky I didn’t give you a detention.'
2
a slap on the wrist so light it might as well be a pat on the back from a giant chicken
He got a slap on the wrist for talking back to his boss and then went on a lunch break.
The teacher gave her a slap on the wrist for drawing on the desk and said, 'That’s the least I could do.'
He got slapped on the wrist for being late and then got a free coffee.
3
a slap on the wrist so weak it could be mistaken for a handshake from a confused baby
He got a slap on the wrist for throwing a tantrum in the grocery store and then bought a whole cart of candy.
The judge gave her a slap on the wrist for skipping school and then said, 'Go get some sleep.'
He got a slap on the wrist for cheating on a test and then laughed it off.
4
a slap on the wrist that’s more of a suggestion than a punishment
He got a slap on the wrist for smoking in the classroom and then went to lunch.
The teacher gave her a slap on the wrist for talking too much and said, 'You’re free to go.'
He got a slap on the wrist for not doing his homework and then got a pizza.
5
a slap on the wrist that’s like being scolded by a tired grandma
He got a slap on the wrist for eating the last donut and then got a cookie.
The cop gave her a slap on the wrist for running the red light and said, 'You’re lucky I didn’t give you a ticket.'
He got a slap on the wrist for making a mess and then was allowed to leave early.
6
a slap on the wrist that’s so weak it might as well be a love tap from a confused turtle
He got a slap on the wrist for skipping class and then went to the park.
The teacher gave her a slap on the wrist for not doing her work and said, 'You’re free to go.'
He got a slap on the wrist for being loud and then got a snack.
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