お目め玉だまを食くらう

expression, godan verb (-u)

get a good scolding; get chewed out

Colloquial expression meaning to receive a severe scolding, often from a superior or elder. The phrase literally means 'to eat a big eyeball', but is used idiomatically.

See also: 大目玉を食らう

• 宿しゅく題だいを忘わすれて、先せん生せいにお目め玉だまを食くらった。

  I forgot my homework and got a good scolding from the teacher.

• 遅ち刻こくしたら、部ぶ長ちょうにお目め玉だまを食くらうよ。

  If you're late, you'll get chewed out by the department head.