you little scallywag

you little scallywag

An expression of dismay after someone (the "scallywag") has done something surprising or has misbehaved in some way. I can't believe you got into my make-up drawer, you little scallywag!
See also: little
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • you little imp
  • you so-and-so
  • au naturel
  • out of the top drawer
  • come on
  • come upon
  • fling (something) into (something)
  • from the top drawer
  • how can/could you!
  • How could you?
References in periodicals archive
"What are you lot up to, you little scallywags?" he mutters to himself.