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give what for

idiom

To scold; to punish, especially verbally.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    ain't what it used to was

    Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).

  2. 02

    come what may

    In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.

  3. 03

    do exactly what it says on the tin

    To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.

  4. 04

    do what

    An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    get what one asked for

    Synonym of get what's coming to one.

  7. 07

    give a damn

    To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).

  8. 08

    give a fuck

    To care; to give a shit.

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