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Put somebody over your knee

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Parental DisciplinePlay
Used by parents implying strict discipline, mostly considered outdated and inappropriate now. SlideBack in their days, parents would often threaten to put a child over their knee for misbehaving.
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Anger ExpressionPlay
Shows the speaker's frustration or anger, but doesn't mean they will actually do it. SlideHe was so frustrated he said he would put the mischievous boy over his knee.
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Cultural SensitivityPlay
Some cultures view this as a normal part of parenting, while others consider it harsh or violent. SlideIn some cultures, saying you’d put someone over your knee is frowned upon.