The phrase "give a what for" is an Americanism that refers to punishing or scolding someone severely. It was popular during the mid to late 19th century in the United States and was often used to describe the disappointment or disenchantment that followed initial excitement and high ideals. ... [مشاهده متن کامل]
تنبیه یا سرزنش کردن شدید شخصی. ************************************************************************************************** مثال؛ “His boss gave him a what for when he failed to meet the deadline. ” A teacher might give a student a what for if they are caught cheating. In a disciplinary meeting, a supervisor might give an employee a what for for their repeated mistakes.
