大おお目め玉だまを食くう

expression, godan verb (-u)

get a severe scolding; get chewed out

Colloquial expression for receiving a harsh reprimand, often from a superior. The literal image is 'eating a big eyeball,' implying being stared at angrily. Compare with 大目玉を食らう, which is synonymous.

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大おお目め玉だまを食くった。

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

• 遅ち刻こくしたら部ぶ長ちょうに大おお目め玉だまを食くうぞ。

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