something to remember somebody by

something to remember (one) by

A memento or keepsake to remind one of someone. I'll miss you too. Here, keep my hat—something to remember me by.
See also: by, remember, something
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

something to reˈmember somebody by

(informal) a punishment, especially a physical one: If I ever catch you stealing my apples again, I’ll give you something to remember me by.
See also: by, remember, somebody, something
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See also:
  • something to remember (one) by
  • it escapes (one)
  • (mother) nature's (something)
  • jog (one's) memory
  • jog memory
  • jog somebody's memory
  • refresh
  • refresh (one's) memory
  • refresh somebody's/your memory
  • refreshing