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can whistle for

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can (just) whistle for something

Fig. can just forget about having something. The last time Mary came over for dinner, she was downright rude. If she wants dinner at my house again, she can just whistle for it! I asked the boss for a promotion. He told me I could whistle for it.

See also: can, whistle