give somebody what for

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Definition of give somebody what for in English English dictionary

give someone what for
To punish; to rebuke

'e gived 'em up, an' repented somethin' horrid — there still bein' the buns to come — but Miss Soapy she gave 'im what- for-proper, she did!.

give what for
To scold; to punish, especially verbally

When she found out, she really gave him what for.

give what for
(deyim) Punish or scold (a person) severely
give somebody what for

    Hyphenation

    give some·bo·dy what for

    Turkish pronunciation

    gîv sʌmbıdi hwʌt fôr

    Pronunciation

    /ˈgəv ˈsəmbədē ˈhwət ˈfôr/ /ˈɡɪv ˈsʌmbədiː ˈhwʌt ˈfɔːr/
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