tan someone's hide
Meaning: To spank a child's bottom as punishment.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression originates from the practice of tanning (preparing) animal hides (skins) for use as clothing or shoes by hitting them with a tanning instrument. Hide is also a slang word used to refer to a person's skin. The alternative britches (pants) refers to the fact that a person gets spanked on his bottom. The expression is usually used to describe how parents might punish their children.
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