for the high jump

In a position to face swift and harsh punishment. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. You will be for the high jump if you come home past curfew again. When I was caught cheating on the test, I knew I was for the high jump.See also: high, jump

for the high jump

BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONEDIf someone is for the high jump, it is certain that they will be punished for something they have done wrong. If Cartwright catches us now, we'll be for the high jump. Note: This expression may refer to criminals in the past being sentenced to death by hanging. See also: high, jump

单词	for the high jump
释义	for the high jump for the high jump In a position to face swift and harsh punishment. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. You will be for the high jump if you come home past curfew again. When I was caught cheating on the test, I knew I was for the high jump.See also: high, jump for the high jump BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONEDIf someone is for the high jump, it is certain that they will be punished for something they have done wrong. If Cartwright catches us now, we'll be for the high jump. Note: This expression may refer to criminals in the past being sentenced to death by hanging. See also: high, jump
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