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I go draw your ears.

[Eye goh draw yor eerz]

phrase

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. I will warn or discipline you.
  2. This is a parental or authoritative figure's figurative threat used to warn a person that they will be disciplined for bad behavior.
Examples

If you continue to make noise, I go draw your ears.

If you continue to make noise, I will discipline you.

Do not break the glass or I go draw your ears.

Do not break the glass or I will warn or discipline you.

PronunciationEye goh draw yor eerz

Registerformal

How it is usedA warning given to someone, often a child, before they get into trouble.

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