To beat the rap-an informal way of saying that someone escaped the punishment by being found not guilty of a crime.
With his team of high-priced lawyers,he'll most likely beat the rap.
To get a slap on the wrist-to receive a minor,insignificant punishment for something.
I got caught cutting class,I was just happy to get a slap on the wrist from my teacher.
To face the music-to accept the consequences of doing something wrong.
If you dont face the music now,you are just going to make it worse.
To throw the book at someone-to punish someone with the greatest severity possible
If you cheat on a test,they'll throw the book at you.They are strict here.
Eye for an eye/a tooth for a tooth-someone who injuries another person should be punished in a similar way
I support the death penalty.I believe in an eye for an eye
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