a pull of the hair for being unfair »
The general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".
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ball-breaker »
A person or task which is excessively demanding or punishing.
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beat somebody to the punch »
To do something before somebody else is able to.
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below the belt »
Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
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bite the bullet »
To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.
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call off the dogs »
To ease up on after inflicting great punishment.
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carrot and stick »
Simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior.
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catch hell »
Be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.
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catch it »
Be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.
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chalkface »
A musical concept or genre in which music is completely improvised and never played twice. Most often mixing elements of hip-hop, metal, punk and avant-garde jazz.
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cover one's ass »
To make preparations or take precautions to ensure that one is not blamed or punished for one's conduct.
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crack down on »
To enforce laws or punish more vigilantly.
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doorprikken »
To puncture.
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dye in the wool »
To dye woolen fibers before they are spun into thread.
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fat lip »
A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.
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