Суспільство, Закон і Політика - Punishment

Дослідіть англійські ідіоми щодо покарання на прикладах, таких як "face the music" і "have it coming".

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to [slap] {sb} on the wrist [фраза]

to give someone a mild warning or punish them in a way that is not harsh

Ex: The teacher slaps students on the wrist when they forget their homework .

to [bring] {sb} to book [фраза]

to make someone face the consequences or legal repercussions of their actions

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to [face] the music [фраза]

to accept and confront the punishment or consequence of one's wrongdoings or irresponsible actions

Ex: Despite his anxiety, he knows he must face the music and deliver the presentation.

to [have] it coming [фраза]

to be deserving of something that happens to one, particularly something that is unpleasant

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to [take] the fall [фраза]

to take the blame for another person's actions or accept full responsibility for a crime or wrongdoing that other people were also part of

Ex: They took the fall for the political scandal and faced public scrutiny .

hair shirt [іменник]

власяниця

Ex: Oh , it 's my punishment — my hair shirt , if you will — for blowing off my schoolwork this week .

О, це моє покарання—моя власяниця, якщо хочете—за те, що я знехтував шкільною роботою цього тижня.

up the river [фраза]

in or to prison confinement

Ex: He is up the river , serving a 10-year sentence for his involvement in the robbery .

at (Her|His) Majesty's pleasure [фраза]

used for saying someone is being held, detained, or imprisoned indefinitely at the will of the ruling British monarch

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to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [фраза]

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: She will sue the pants off the online retailer if they fail to deliver the promised refund .

dead man walking [фраза]

a prisoner who is sentenced to death and is about to be executed

Ex: The condemned prisoner is a dead man walking as he awaits his scheduled execution .

to [put] {sb} to death [фраза]

to officially punish someone by death

Ex: The court puts the convicted murderer to death by lethal injection.

to [bring|call] {sb} to account [фраза]

to formally confront someone and demand an explanation for their conduct and actions, especially those in positions of authority who are deemed responsible

Ex: The committee is determined to bring the corrupt officials to account for their embezzlement.

{one's} head on a (plate|platter) [фраза]

used to refer to a punishment that is very harsh for a crime or wrong deed

Ex: The employee is treading on thin ice ; if they make another major mistake , they might end up with their head on a platter .

to [rap] {sb} (on|over|across) the knuckles [фраза]

to give someone a mild punishment for a mistake or wrongdoing

Ex: My parents rapped me on the knuckles when I broke the vase by accident .

the devil to pay [фраза]

a situation where there will be severe consequences or difficulties as a result of certain actions or events

Ex: There 's the devil to pay if you do n't finish your assignment on time .

a price on {one's} [head] [фраза]

a specific amount of money that is offered as a reward to anyone who captures or kills a particular person

Ex: If he continues his illicit activities , there will be a price on his head , and he 'll become a wanted criminal .

Суспільство, Закон і Політика
Згідно з Правилами	Кидаючи виклик нормам	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Політичні проблеми	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Соціальні норми та конформізм	Піти або Втекти	Шахрайство & Афера