| 释义 |
take to the woodshed take (one) to the woodshedTo punish, reprimand, or reprove someone, especially discreetly, secretly, or in private. Many suspect that the president took the former aide to the woodshed over his inflammatory remarks to the press.See also: take, woodshed take (someone) to the woodshed To reprimand or punish (someone).See also: take, woodshed |