give someone what for

give (one) (the) what for

To punish, rebuke, scold, or berate one thoroughly and intensely. I told her a thousand times not to take the car without asking! Well, I'll give her what for when she gets home. The boss is quick to give you the what for if you make even a minor mistake.

give someone what for

punish or scold someone severely. British informal

词组	give someone what for
释义	give someone what for give (one) (the) what for To punish, rebuke, scold, or berate one thoroughly and intensely. I told her a thousand times not to take the car without asking! Well, I'll give her what for when she gets home. The boss is quick to give you the what for if you make even a minor mistake. See also: give, what Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. give someone what for punish or scold someone severely. British informal See also: give, someone, what Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: give (one) (the) what for give somebody what for give someone a good talking to give someone a talking to give (one) a (good) talking to garter have (one's) guts for garters have somebody's guts for garters have someone's guts for garters
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