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give someone what for

The correct spelling is give someone what for.

How to pronounce give someone what for

verb

Say it like: Jiv-e s-omeo-ne -wha-t f-or

The correct spelling is give someone what for. To punish; to rebuke.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To punish; to rebuke.

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