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a slap on the wrist What does a slap on the wrist mean?	a light punishment for doing something wrong	The young man received a slap on the wrist for his crime.
a slap on the wrist What does a slap on the wrist mean?	a light punishment for doing something wrong	The young man received a slap on the wrist for his crime.
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chute What does "chute" mean?	straighaway portion of a racetrack

call on (someone) to speak What does "call on (someone) to speak" mean?	to ask someone to speak, to give someone permission to speak at a meeting	The chairman called on me to speak at the meeting.
at one time What does "at one time" mean?	at a time in the past	At one time the man had no money but now he is very rich.
take (someone's) breath away What does "take (someone's) breath away" mean?	to overwhelm someone with beauty or grandeur, to cause someone to be out of breath	The beauty of the mountain lake took my breath away.
Bull market What does "Bull market" mean?	A bull market is a period when investors are optimistic and there are expectations that good financial results will continue.

(can`t) stand (someone or something) What does "(can`t) stand (someone or something)" mean?	to not be able to tolerate someone or something, to dislike someone or something (usually used in the negative)	My friend can`t stand the other people in her class.
have one`s nose in (something) What does "have one`s nose in (something)" mean?	to have unwelcome interest in something, to have impolite curiosity about something	He often has his nose in other people`s private business where it does not belong.
Different kettle of fish What does "Different kettle of fish" mean?	If something is a different kettle of fish, it is very different from the other things referenced.
by a long shot What does "by a long shot" mean?	by a big difference	Our company beat out the bids of the other companies by a long shot.

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A Slap On The Wrist Idiom