| 词组 | give someone what for |
| 释义 | Idiom give someone what for Theme: SCOLDING to scold someone. (Folksy.)Billy's mother gave him what for because he didn't get home on time.I will really give you what for if you don't straighten up. give (one) (the) what forTo punish, rebuke, scold, or berate one thoroughly and intensely. I told her a thousand times not to take the car without asking! Well, I'll give her what for when she gets home. The boss is quick to give you the what for if you make even a minor mistake. give someone what forpunish or scold someone severely. British informal |
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