have one's hide . have one's hide {v. phr.}, {informal} To punish severely. John's mother said she would have his hide if he was late to school again. Categories: add yours {informal} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion