Put somebody over your knee

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Parental Discipline

Used by parents implying strict discipline, mostly considered outdated and inappropriate now.

Back in their days, parents would often threaten to put a child over their knee for misbehaving.

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Anger Expression

Shows the speaker's frustration or anger, but doesn't mean they will actually do it.

He was so frustrated he said he would put the mischievous boy over his knee.

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Cultural Sensitivity

Some cultures view this as a normal part of parenting, while others consider it harsh or violent.

In some cultures, saying you’d put someone over your knee is frowned upon.