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
Shariahshah-REE:-‘ahArabic
PilviPEEL-veeFinnish
Xanthe-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Tshering-Tibetan, Bhutanese
Olyviaə-LIV-ee-əEnglish (Rare)
Jyrgal-Kyrgyz