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Meaning of tan someone's hide | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To beat or spank someone, usually on their backside.

figuratively, idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch das Fell gerben

Examples

“"You lying little snipe," he roared. ". . . I've a mind⟳ to tan your hide⟳ good."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

tan up tanalised tanalises tanalising tanalize tanalized

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