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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To tan (someone’s) hide

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To tan (someone’s) hide

Definition

To severely punish someone, especially a misbehaving child.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Other Animals

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