woe betide somebody

woe betide (one)

Unpleasant things will happen to one. And woe betide anyone who tries to ruin my plans!
See also: betide, woe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ˌwoe beˈtide somebody

(formal or humorous) there will be trouble for somebody: Woe betide anyone who arrives late!
See also: betide, somebody, woe
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • betide
  • woe betide
  • woe betide (one)
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • save someone's skin
  • woe is you
  • (Have you) been OK?
References in periodicals archive
But woe betide somebody if they have the temerity to in any way, and for any reason, deviate from a previously declared viewpoint.
Jurgen Klopp hasn't changed his tune on transfers - the Liverpool boss is no hypocrite; In the latest Blood Red column, Ian Doyle looks at the fingers being pointed at Jurgen Klopp after his latest transfer move