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what for
A punishment or scolding, as in You'll get what for from Mom if she catches you smoking , or The teacher really gave Bud what for . [ Colloquial ; second half of 1800s]
For what purpose or reason, why, as in I know you're going to England, but what for? [Mid-1700s]
Example Sentences
But when Snead later traded to the Atlanta Falcons what for the Rams was a fairly meaningless No. 26 pick, the Rams stunningly received in return a No. 1 pick in 2026.
But the announcement of Maduro's victory shortly after midnight that Sunday turned what for many was a celebratory mood into confusion and anger.
鈥淟ocals knew that filming would be taking place in the basin, but no one knew what for - the crew were keeping it well under wraps,鈥 said local business owner, Chris Allen.
Welsh Labour politicians enter what for many of them is uncharted territory next week.
When a Californian loses fire insurance, there are two basic options: Go without protection and risk losing what for many people is their most valuable asset 鈥 known as going naked.
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