We've found 14 phrases for punishment (0.116 seconds):

bite the bullet »    To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.

call off the dogs »    To ease up on after inflicting great punishment.

carrot and stick »    Simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior.

get into trouble »    To perform an action which is illegal, prohibited, forbidden or proscribed and to become subject to punishment for such action.

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.

get off lightly »    End up with a mild punishment.

glutton for punishment »    One persistent in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.

just deserts »    A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.

object lesson »    A punishment intended as a deterrent to others.

slap on the wrist »    A mild or too-mild punishment; a reprimand.

throw the book at »    To apply the harshest possible punishment to.

trip to the woodshed »    An occasion on which a reprimand or punishment is administered.

turn the other cheek »    To accept a punishment or an injury and not act out revenge or retaliate.

what for »    An unspecified punishment or rebuke.

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