Meaning of what for | Babel Free
Equivalents
Examples
“When your dad gets home, he'll give you (a) what for.”
“- Fagin, I'm waiting. - Waiting, my dear? What for? - Bill will give you "what for" if you don't fork out.”
“Cranky Kong: 'NOW GET OUT THERE AND GIVE THOSE LITTLE DRUM GUYS WHAT FOR. YES, I SAID "WHAT FOR." I'M OLD. GET OVER IT.'”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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