Punishment

The boss often slaps employees on the wrist for minor mistakes.

The prosecutor is determined to bring the corrupt politician to book for his illegal activities.

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

He has it coming for constantly disrespecting his colleagues.

He takes the fall for his team's mistake to protect their reputation.

苦行衣, 忏悔衫

I understand that you are sorry for your actions, but there is no need to wear a hair shirt because of it.All is forgiven.

我理解你对自己的行为感到抱歉，但没有必要因此而穿毛衬衫。一切都已原谅。

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

She is determined to sue the pants off the company that plagiarized her book.

He was accused of sexual harassment, and after the investigation, he became a dead man walking at the university.

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

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

The teacher raps the student over the knuckles for talking during the lesson.

There's the devil to pay if you don't finish your assignment on time.