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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.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Raquel | | rah-KEL (Spanish) | Spanish, Portuguese, English |
Bartek | | - | Polish |
Marciana | | - | Ancient Roman, Portuguese (Brazilian) |
Delicia | | də-LISH-ə | English (Rare) |
Virginia | | [və(:)'dʒinjə] | |
Ushas | | - | Hinduism |