get (the) what for



get (the) what for

To be thoroughly and intensely punished, rebuked, scolded, or berated. I got the what for from my parents last night for taking the car without permission. I got what for from the boss when I lost the company that big account.
See also: get

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Perkins['pɜ:kinz]
Lado-Georgian
Besarion-Georgian
Anat (1)-Near Eastern Mythology
Pearl[pə:l]
Arbuthnot[a:'bʌθnət]