give (one's) head for the washing
give (one's) head for the washing
To submit passively to a reprimand, punishment, or some sort of mistreatment. I knew I was getting home after curfew, and that my parents would be angry about it, so I just gave my head for the washing and didn't try to sneak in. Don't just give your head for the washing—tell him that he can't talk to you like that!
See also: give, head, washing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- kiss the rod
- look on as (something happens)
- a box on the ear
- a working over
- cast in (one's) teeth
- cast something in someone's teeth
- die in (one's) boots
- die in boots
- drift with the tide
- get after