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what for (2)
what for (2) {n. phr.}, {informal}
Выговор, нагоняй или др. наказание. — Обычно используется с "get" или "give".
Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house.
The teacher gave me what for because I was late.
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Источник: A Dictionary of American Idioms