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When you punch, you aim behind the item you're hitting. When you slap, you're aiming for the item itself. Slap on the face. Punch in the face. It makes sense.
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“A slap in the face” is a common expression. It even has its own dictionary entry. To me, slap on the face would mean that it is very light, where slap in the face implies some force. >

Thank you Will Smith >

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Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in his face.
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on his face.
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face.
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on the face.  
Will Smith facially slapped Chris Rock. >

The last is the best >

Now I’m picturing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock with his face >

One goes directly into something and the other moves onwards after impact. >

There needs to be universal justice here! There's a huge difference when you're in someone's face or on someone's face! 😂 >

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