clip over the ear
clip over the ear
A slap, smack, or cuff on the side of the head, usually as a reprimand for bad behavior. If you don't start your homework right now, I'm going to give you a clip over the ear!
See also: clip, ear, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- give (someone) what for, to
- cuffs
- cuff quote
- a box on the ear
- be under a microscope
- be under the microscope
- get after
- get after (someone or something)
- come down on
- come down on (someone or something)