My mother gave me what for when I broke the vase.
give what for
idiomTo scold; to punish, especially verbally.
The manager gave the team what for after they missed the important project deadline.
After discovering the damage to the garden, the neighbor gave the teenagers what for, leaving them in no doubt about the severity of their actions.
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ain't what it used to was
Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).
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come what may
In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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do what
An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension
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don't give up your day job
Somewhat sarcastic but usually good-natured advice used to criticise a person's degree of talent (especially in music or other performing arts), implying that they are unlikely to be successful.
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get what one asked for
Synonym of get what's coming to one.
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give a damn
To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).
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give a fuck
To care; to give a shit.