get (one's) knuckles rapped

1. Literally, to receive a smack on the knuckles as a punishment for misbehavior. Typically used in reference to children. You'll get your knuckles rapped by the teacher if you keep speaking out of turn.

2. By extension, to receive a warning, verbal scolding, or a minor punishment. The public was outraged that the CEO merely got his knuckles rapped for his company's illegal actions. I got my knuckles rapped by the boss for coming in late on Friday.

get one's knuckles rapped

1. Lit. to get one's knuckles struck with a ruler as a punishment. I got my knuckles rapped for whispering too much. You will have your knuckles rapped if you are not careful.

2. Fig. to receive a minor punishment. The lawyer got his knuckles rapped for talking back to the judge. Better watch your tongue if you don't want to get your knuckles rapped.

词组	get (one's) knuckles rapped
释义	get (one's) knuckles rapped get (one's) knuckles rapped 1. Literally, to receive a smack on the knuckles as a punishment for misbehavior. Typically used in reference to children. You'll get your knuckles rapped by the teacher if you keep speaking out of turn. 2. By extension, to receive a warning, verbal scolding, or a minor punishment. The public was outraged that the CEO merely got his knuckles rapped for his company's illegal actions. I got my knuckles rapped by the boss for coming in late on Friday. See also: get, knuckle, rap Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. get one's knuckles rapped 1. Lit. to get one's knuckles struck with a ruler as a punishment. I got my knuckles rapped for whispering too much. You will have your knuckles rapped if you are not careful. 2. Fig. to receive a minor punishment. The lawyer got his knuckles rapped for talking back to the judge. Better watch your tongue if you don't want to get your knuckles rapped. See also: get, knuckle, rap McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: get knuckles rapped rap (one's) knuckles rap someone's knuckles rap on the knuckles rap over the knuckles rap somebody over the knuckles rap someone on the knuckles rap (one) on the knuckles rap (one) over the knuckles knuckle
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