cop it

Related to word: cop

Idiom

Definition

  1. to receive punishment or severe reprimand for doing something wrong.

    (因做錯事而)遭受懲罰或嚴厲的斥責。

    • If he makes another mistake, he’ll definitely cop it from the boss.

      如果他再犯錯,他肯定會被老闆狠狠教訓。

    • I was late, and I really copped it from the teacher.

      我遲到了,老師真的嚴厲地斥責了我。

    • She might cop it from her manager if she doesn't finish the report.

      如果她沒有完成報告,她可能會被經理責備。