faire sa fête

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛʁ sa fɛt/

Verb

faire sa fête [with à ‘someone’] (informal)

1. to haul over the coals, to dress down

   Synonym: passer un savon

2. to kick (someone's) ass, to beat severely

   Synonym: mettre une raclée

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with faire fête à or faire la fête.