| 释义 |
you, etc. can whistle for it (one) can whistle for itA phrase used to indicate the intent to withhold something from someone. After the way she treated me yesterday, I refuse to do her laundry anymore—she can whistle for it from now on!See also: can, whistleyou, etc. can ˈwhistle for it (British English, spoken) used to say that you are not going to give somebody something that they have asked for: ‘The boss wants that sales report this afternoon.’ ‘Well, he can whistle for it.’See also: can, whistle |