punishment

English proverbs, idioms and expressions related to this theme.

6 results
proverb

As well be hanged for a sheep as for a lamb.

used to say that

proverb

Little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape.

expresses that

proverb

Spare the rod and spoil the child.

suggests that

proverb

kings have long arms

meaning that

saying

No harm, no foul.

declares that

proverb

No names, no pack drill

suggests that