hanging offense
idiomPart ofhanging
hanging offense — idiom
1. an action or mistake that is treated as extremely serious, often in a joking or
1.idiom
Definition
an action or mistake that is treated as extremely serious, often in a joking or exaggerated way
Example
In our house, leaving the milk out overnight is considered a hanging offense.
The coach treats every missed practice as a hanging offense, even when players are sick.