tan one's hide . tan one's hide {v. phr.}, {informal} To give a beating to; spank hard. Bob's father tanned his hide for staying out too late. Categories: add yours {informal} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion