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give someone what-for

/ɡɪv ˈsʌmwʌn wɑt fɒː(ɾ)/

Meaning 1

scold or reprimand someone

“She was so angry she wanted to give someone what-for.”
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Illustration of give someone what-for: scold or reprimand someone

Meaning 2

to scold or reprimand someone

“He is always ready to give someone what for.”
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Illustration of give someone what for: to scold or reprimand someone