Definition
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。