what for?

what for

1. Why? For what reason? A: "You're both in deep trouble." B: "What for? We didn't do anything." A: "We'll have to stop by the grocery store on the way home." B: "What for?" A: "We need milk and eggs."

2. A scolding, rebuke, or punishment. Sometimes hyphenated. My grandmother wouldn't hesitate to give me what for when my parents weren't around. The boss is quick to give you the what for if you make even a minor mistake.

what for?

for what purpose or reason?: What is this tool for? What did you do that for? (= why did you do that) ‘I need to see a doctor.’ ‘What for?’

词组	what for?
释义	what for? what for 1. Why? For what reason? A: "You're both in deep trouble." B: "What for? We didn't do anything." A: "We'll have to stop by the grocery store on the way home." B: "What for?" A: "We need milk and eggs." 2. A scolding, rebuke, or punishment. Sometimes hyphenated. My grandmother wouldn't hesitate to give me what for when my parents weren't around. The boss is quick to give you the what for if you make even a minor mistake. See also: what Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. what for? for what purpose or reason?: What is this tool for? What did you do that for? (= why did you do that) ‘I need to see a doctor.’ ‘What for?’ See also: what Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: what for not have a chance in hell (of doing something) snack off snack off (of) (something) as big as life big as life as large as life large as life in (just) a minute in (just) a moment
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