Meaning of 'Take someone to the woodshed'
What does the saying 'Take someone to the woodshed' mean?
Idiom: Take someone to the woodshed
Meaning:
If someone is taken to the woodshed, they are punished for something they have done.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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