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
Andrej-Slovene, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian
Aseem-Indian, Hindi
LÍALEE-aGalician
SÍOmhaSHEE-vaIrish
LulaLOO-ləEnglish
Honey['hʌni]