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
Raquelrah-KEL (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese, English
Bartek-Polish
Marciana-Ancient Roman, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Deliciadə-LISH-əEnglish (Rare)
Virginia[və(:)'dʒinjə]
Ushas-Hinduism