να σας αλλάξει τα φώτα!

English translation: give you what for

19:25 Aug 11, 2006

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Greek term or phrase: να σας αλλάξει τα φώτα!

How would you convey this in English? I am totally drawing a blank on what the equivalent or a similar expression would be.

Thanks!!!

Ioanna Karamanou KudoZ activity Questions: 237 (2 open) (3 without valid answers) (6 closed without grading) Answers: 466 United States
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English translation:give you what for

Explanation:
Lots of different translations, depending on context. This is probably one of the more general equivalents.
But give us more context and we might be more to the point.

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Note added at 39 mins (2006-08-11 20:05:36 GMT)
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δεν σημαίνει ότι ο κομμωτής σας θα πρέπει να... σας αλλάξει τα φώτα!
This one I might translate as "give you a complete makeover".

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-08-11 20:28:37 GMT)
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Alternatively:
turn you into a different person

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Nick Lingris
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:52

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give you what for

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give you what for

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