What For (Noun)
Meaning
A strong reprimand.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She stormed into the room, her expression stern, ready to give them a what-for for breaking the rules.
- After discovering the party, the angry parent was ready to give the teenager a what-for.
- He walked into the room expecting to receive a what-for from his boss for being late to the meeting.
- She marched up to her sibling and prepared to give them a what-for for taking her phone without permission.
- The coach tore into the team, ready to give them a what-for for their lackluster performance on the field.