Meaning of the word "rap somebody on the knuckles" in English
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rap somebody on the knuckles
US /ræp ˈsʌm.bɑː.di ɑːn ðə ˈnʌk.əlz/
UK /ræp ˈsʌm.bɑː.di ɑːn ðə ˈnʌk.əlz/
Idiom
1.
to criticize someone for something they have done wrong
Example:
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The teacher had to rap the student on the knuckles for cheating on the exam.
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The manager rapped him on the knuckles for being late to the meeting again.
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