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Peter Paul Rubens

(1577—1640), Flemish baroque painter

Sir, when their backsides look good enough to slap, there's nothing more to do.

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rob Peter to pay Paul

[rob Peter to pay Paul] {v. phr.} To change one duty or need for another; take from one person or thing to pay another. * /Bill owed Sam a dollar, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

slap in the face

[slap in the face] (1) {n.} An insult; a disappointment. * /We felt that it was a slap in the face when our gift was returned unopened./ * /Doris thought […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Paul

[Paul] See: [ROB PETER TO PAY PAUL]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

slap one's wrist

[slap one's wrist] {v. phr.} To receive a light punishment. * /She could have been fired for contradicting the company president in public, but all she got was a slap […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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