rap someone's knuckles: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To strike or tap a person's knuckles lightly, historically as a mild form of punishment or correction.
Examples
BetaThe teacher rapped the student's knuckles lightly to remind him to pay attention.
El maestro golpeó ligeramente los nudillos del estudiante para recordarle que prestara atención.
When I was a child, my parents used to rap my knuckles if I misbehaved.
Cuando era niño, mis padres solían golpearme los nudillos si me portaba mal.
She rapped his knuckles gently with a ruler as a warning not to cheat on the test.
Ella golpeó suavemente sus nudillos con una regla como advertencia para que no hiciera trampa en el examen.
The coach rapped the players' knuckles to keep their focus during practice.
El entrenador golpeó los nudillos de los jugadores para mantener su concentración durante el entrenamiento.
- To reprimand or admonish someone mildly for a minor fault or transgression.
Examples
BetaThe supervisor rapped his knuckles for arriving late but didn't issue a formal reprimand.
El supervisor le llamó la atención por llegar tarde, pero no emitió una reprimenda formal.
If you break the rules again, you'll get a rap on the knuckles from the manager.
Si rompes las reglas otra vez, recibirás una reprimenda leve del gerente.
She was rapped on the knuckles for forgetting to submit the report on time.
Ella fue reprendida levemente por olvidar entregar el informe a tiempo.
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