糟かすを食くう

expression, godan verb (-u)

to be scolded; to get a telling-off

Idiomatic expression mainly used in theatrical or dramatic contexts, often implying a harsh reprimand. The literal meaning is 'to eat dregs/lees', but it figuratively means to receive a scolding.

• あの役やく者しゃは舞ぶ台たいで失しっ敗ぱいして、楽がく屋やで師し匠しょうに糟かすを食くった。

  That actor messed up on stage and got a scolding from his master in the dressing room.