catch hell for (something)

catch hell for (something)

To be scolded or upbraided angrily by someone for some particular reason. If I get home past curfew again, I'm really going to catch hell for it from my parents! I know Tom caught hell from the boss for the mistake in his report.
See also: catch, hell
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get hell about (something)
  • get hell for (something)
  • ream
  • ripped
  • get ripped to shreds
  • be ripped to shreds
  • ream (one's) butt
  • get taken to task (by someone)