rap somebody on the knuckles
US /ræp ˈsʌm.bɑː.di ɑːn ðə ˈnʌk.əlz/
UK /ræp ˈsʌm.bɑː.di ɑːn ðə ˈnʌk.əlz/
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꾸짖다, 질책하다
to criticize someone for something they have done wrong
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The teacher had to rap the student on the knuckles for cheating on the exam.
선생님은 시험에서 부정행위를 한 학생을 꾸짖어야 했다.
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The manager rapped him on the knuckles for being late to the meeting again.
매니저는 그가 회의에 또 늦어서 그를 꾸짖었다.