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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fix someone's wagon »
To punish someone; to cause injury, distress, or inconvenience for someone.
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get away with »
To do something which is prohibited, forbidden or generally not allowed, and not be punished for the action.
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get away with murder »
To do something bad or illegal and not be punished.
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get into trouble »
To perform an action which is illegal, prohibited, forbidden or proscribed and to become subject to punishment for such action.
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get it »
To "get what's coming to him/her"; to feel one's wrath; to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating.
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get off lightly »
End up with a mild punishment.
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give someone what for »
To punish; to rebuke.
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glutton for punishment »
One persistent in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.
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hanging offence »
A crime so serious that it is punishable by means of death by hanging.
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haul off »
To draw back the arm in order to punch.
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have someone's hide »
To punish or subdue someone.
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hit the rock »
To make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.
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hunger is a good sauce »
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.
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it is easy to find a stick to beat a dog »
(rare or obsolete, proverb) If a person is determined to punish someone, they will find a way to do so.1596
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just deserts »
A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
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knuckle sandwich »
A punch to the face, especially to the mouth.
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let off »
To forgive and not punish.
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lower the boom on »
To punish someone.
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make an example of »
To punish someone so as to be a warning to others.
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no good deed ever goes unpunished »
Used to express the idea that beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility.
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no good deed goes unpunished »
Used to express the idea that beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility.
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object lesson »
A punishment intended as a deterrent to others.
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pay for »
To be punished or held accountable for.
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pinch and a punch for the first of the month »
Said the first day of a new month, accompanied by a pinch and a punch to the victim.
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play on words »
A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.
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pleased as Punch »
Pleased with one's actions or achievements.
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punch bowl waterfall »
A plunging waterfall descending from a narrow stream into a pool.
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punch in »
To enter a workplace by punching a time card.
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punch up »
to fight
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question mark »
The punctuation mark “?”, used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question..
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slap on the wrist »
A mild or too-mild punishment; a reprimand.
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straight man »
A member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy.
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take the rap »
To be blamed or punished for something, especially for the actions of another.
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talking head »
A pundit who discusses issues of the day, especially one on TV.
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throw the book at »
To apply the harshest possible punishment to.
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trip to the woodshed »
An occasion on which a reprimand or punishment is administered.
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turn the other cheek »
To accept a punishment or an injury and not act out revenge or retaliate.
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wear out »
To punish by spanking.
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what for »
An unspecified punishment or rebuke.
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