about the 'grounded'
I heard a sentences that goes like this "I can go to the prom right now, because I am grounded" what does it mean: " to be punish".
If am missing another meanings, please let me know.
ground (PUNISH)
verb
INFORMAL
to punish (an older child) by not allowing them to go out and have their usual social activities
My parents grounded me for a week.
I guess your sentece as to be something like "I can´t go..."