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Meaning of have someone's guts for garters | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To reprimand severely.

British, Commonwealth, Ireland, idiomatic

Examples

“If you go out and play and get your clothes dirty, I'll have your guts for garters!”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have someone's head have someone's hide have someone's nose wide open have someone's number have something going for one have something going with someone