Meaning of shot with a shovel | Babel Free

Definitions

Severely admonished; castigated.

Ireland, not-comparable

Examples

“I don't approve of petticoat government, as a general thing, but I'll be shot with a shovel if it ain't necessary with fellows like Stanhope!”

“I'll kill him for leaving you here all on your own. He should be shot with a shovel for thinking it's right to go off and leave you ...”

“I'm probably going to be shot with a shovel for this but I've always thought 1972's "Ziggy Stardust" was a lesser album than 1971's "Hunky Dory" – but personal opinions aside - you can't argue that the 2012 Remaster isn’t anything but a wonder.”

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