faire sa fête

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛʁ sa fɛt/

Verb

faire sa fête [with à ‘someone’] (informal)

  1. to haul over the coals, to dress down
    Synonym: passer un savon
  2. to kick (someone's) ass, to beat severely
    Synonym: mettre une raclée

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