Idioms containing BRITCHES
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TAN (SOMEONE'S) HIDE/BRITCHES
to spank a child’s bottom as punishment
1. Ricky didn’t come home on time from his friend’s house. When he got home, his mother tanned his hide.
2. That child is disrespectful and uncontrollable. What he really needs is for one of his parents to tan his britches.
2. That child is disrespectful and uncontrollable. What he really needs is for one of his parents to tan his britches.
TOO BIG FOR (ONE'S) BRITCHES
to be sassy or arrogant, or to act or speak disrespectfully or inappropriately for one’s age or position
1. Patty’s mother scolded her, “Listen to me, young lady. You may not speak so rudely to anyone. You’re getting too big for your britches. ”
2. His father told the little boy that his behavior was not acceptable in their house. He told the boy he was too big for his britches and he would be punished if he continued to misbehave.
2. His father told the little boy that his behavior was not acceptable in their house. He told the boy he was too big for his britches and he would be punished if he continued to misbehave.
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