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
MercyMUR-seeEnglish
Emmanouil-Greek
JÓNa-Icelandic
Noga-Hebrew
NevilNEV-əlEnglish (Rare)
Phocas-Ancient Greek (Latinized)