English Explanatory Dictionary

give someone what-for

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.

Pronunciation

en-au-give someone what-for.ogg

Word forms

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Related words

take someone to task tell off
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