GET/GIVE SOMEBODY WHAT FOR - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
get/give somebody what for (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To criticize or reprimand someone strongly
Ví dụ:
If you come home past curfew again, I swear I'll give you what for!
get/give somebody what for (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To punish or beat someone up
Ví dụ:
The burglar thought he could escape, but the police quickly caught him and gave him what for.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "get/give somebody what for" means to scold or punish someone. It is often used when someone has done something wrong or when someone needs to be disciplined. For example, if a child misbehaves, a parent might say "I'm going to give you what for!" Another example might be if someone is rude to a teacher, the teacher might say "I'm going to give you what for." The expression is often used in informal situations and can be seen as slightly aggressive or tough.
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