Columbia



give (one) Hail Columbia

To scold someone harshly. "Hail Columbia" is a euphemism for "hell." My mom really gave me Hail Columbia when she saw my report card and found out that I was failing three classes.
See also: Columbia, give, hail

give someone Hail Columbia

Inf. to scold someone severely. The teacher gave her students Hail Columbia over their poor test scores. If Miss Ellen finds out I broke her window, she'll give me Hail Columbia for sure!
See also: Columbia, give, hail

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Roghayeh-Persian
Reganaree-GAN-əEnglish (Rare)
Letitia[li'tʃiə]
Anargyros-Greek
Kato-Eastern African, Ganda
MÁXimaMAHK-see-mahSpanish