大おお目め玉だまを食くらう

expression, godan verb (-u)

get a severe scolding; get chewed out

Colloquial expression for receiving a harsh verbal reprimand, often from a superior or elder. The image is of being given a 'big eyeball' (stared at angrily).

See also: お目玉を食らう

• 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らった。

  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らうぞ。

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