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Inglés		Español
give [sb] what for v expr	UK, AU, dated, informal (punish [sb])	darle su merecido a alguien loc verb + prep
	(ES: coloquial)	cantarle las cuarentas a alguien loc verb + prep
	I'll give Harry what for if I catch him stealing again.
	Le voy a dar su merecido a Harry si lo encuentro robando de nuevo.

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And to give you a taste of what’s in store for you…
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I think you should give him what for
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to give y'all what for
well-willers/farther then to give me occasion for what is my
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What would give you a real buzz about working for us?
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Give someone what for - English Only forum
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