you, etc. can whistle for it
(one) can whistle for it
A phrase used to indicate the intent to withhold something from someone. After the way she treated me yesterday, I refuse to do her laundry anymore—she can whistle for it from now on!
See also: can, whistle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
you, etc. can ˈwhistle for it
(British English, spoken) used to say that you are not going to give somebody something that they have asked for: ‘The boss wants that sales report this afternoon.’ ‘Well, he can whistle for it.’See also: can, whistle
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (one) can whistle for it
- a turn of phrase
- a mystery to (one)
- appear to
- able to do
- able to do it
- a change of heart
- a shoulder to cry on
- a piece of the action
- a piece/slice of the action