box (one's) ears
box (one's) ears
dated To hit someone. Typically used as a threat. The next time you borrow my car without my permission, I'll box your ears!
See also: box, ear
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
box somebody’s ˈears
,give somebody a box on the ˈears
(old-fashioned) hit somebody with your hand on the side of their head as a punishment: If you do that one more time I’ll box your ears, boy!See also: box, ear
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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