What does "rap" mean?

In addition to the idiom beginning with rap, also see beat the rap; bum rap; not give a damn (rap); take the rap.

See rap in WNW Idioms

rap on the knuckles

a mild reprimand or light sentence

rap out

to say or utter sharply to rap out an order

See rap in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

beat the rap

Slang

To escape punishment or be acquitted of a charge.

take the rap

Slang

To accept punishment or take the blame for an offense or error.

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