IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishhave someone's guts for garters
Meaning: To punish someone severely, especially with angry or violent reprimand.
Example: “If you scratch my new car, I'll have your guts for garters.”
Origin: A grotesque image of internal organs being removed and used as garters (leg bands); the phrase expresses extreme rage and the desire to inflict graphic harm.
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