give what for

Language:

Meanings:

1.
UKUSGlobalinformalcolloquial
- To scold or reprimand someone severely; to chastise, typically with words.
2.
UKUSGlobalinformalslang
- To punish or retaliate against someone physically or forcefully.

Examples:

EN: You give what for... or you're gonna swallow a fist full of knuckles
ES: Porque si no te retorceré el pescuezo. Empecemos por el principio.

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