In the past it was perfectly normal to get the back of a teacher's hand or fist as punishment.

Got cancelled at the last minute. 'Deferred to next week'.

I was thrown off guard.

Japan will get it from many countries.

He looked blank when he heard the announcement of his promotion.

As well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.

Not only you but also I was involved.

Bank robbery will cost you ten years in prison.

I got slapped on both cheeks.

You do such a thing once too often and get punished.

The boxer received a blow to the body.

Jim was counted out in the seventh round.

However, I can't help noticing, at this moment, that at first glance it seems inevitable that the shark will devour the man.

As soon as he turned around, he got hit by a clothesline.

Tom accidentally locked himself out of his office.

Don't judge a book by its cover.

Tom knew that I had been suspended.

My parents found out I ditched school to play, and they gave me a huge earful.