Obligatory, judicial, slap on the wrist
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.
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