(give somebody) a rap across the knuckles

(give somebody) a rap across the knuckles
(give sb/get) a rap on/over/across the ˈknuckles idiom
(informal) (to give sb/receive) strong criticism for sth

We got a rap over the knuckles for being late.

Main entry:rapidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • (give somebody) a rap on the knuckles — (give sb/get) a rap on/over/across the ˈknuckles idiom (informal) (to give sb/receive) strong criticism for sth • We got a rap over the knuckles for being late. Main entry: ↑rapidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • (give somebody) a rap over the knuckles — (give sb/get) a rap on/over/across the ˈknuckles idiom (informal) (to give sb/receive) strong criticism for sth • We got a rap over the knuckles for being late. Main entry: ↑rapidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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