Society, Law & Politics - Punishment

Explore English idioms regarding punishment with examples like "face the music" and "have it coming".

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

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

Ex: They had it coming for ignoring the warnings and causing the accident .

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: He took the fall for his brother 's crime and served time in prison .

something extremely hard that one goes through, often as a punishment

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

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

Ex: They are currently in the process of suing the pants off their former employer for wrongful termination .

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

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

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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 .

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

Ex: She 's realizing there 's the devil to pay for getting involved in that risky business venture .

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

Ex: The fugitive is living in constant fear with a price on his head , always looking over his shoulder .