get ears pinned back



get one's ears pinned back

Fig. to experience a severe scolding. Jimmy was ordered to report to the principal's office and got his ears pinned back.
See also: back, ear, get, pin

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Christy['kristi:]
Arastoo-Persian
MeallÁNMEL-awnIrish
Sarannasə-RAN-əEnglish (Rare)
JeltjeYEL-tyə (Dutch)Frisian, Dutch
CarverKAHR-vərEnglish (Rare)