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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 the announcement of Maduro's victory shortly after midnight that Sunday turned what for many was a celebratory mood into confusion and anger.
“Locals knew that filming would be taking place in the basin, but no one knew what for - the crew were keeping it well under wraps,†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 — known as going naked.
"No matter what happens - whether they raise, lower or hold them - I feel as though the next decade is probably just going to be difficult no matter what for most people," he says.
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