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Have somebody’s guts for garters

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Intense angerPlay
It's used to express a very high level of anger towards someone, usually due to their actions. SlideShe'll have my guts for garters when she sees the vase I broke.
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Not literalPlay
This phrase is an idiom and not meant to be taken literally; it's not about actual violence. SlideHe joked that the boss would have his guts for garters if he didn't meet the deadline.
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British originPlay
It's a British English idiom, so it's particularly understood and used by British speakers. SlideOur coach said he'd have our guts for garters if we didn't practice harder.