Cop it
phrase
Receive punishment or harsh treatment.
James was always late and eventually, he had to cop it from his boss.
Often appears as...
- cop it from someone
- cop it for something
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Buy something.
I really like those shoes, I might cop it.
Often appears as...
- cop it at the store
- cop it online
Usage tips
Informal
phrase
Receive punishment or harsh treatment.
James was always late and eventually, he had to cop it from his boss.
Often appears as...
- cop it from someone
- cop it for something
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Buy something.
I really like those shoes, I might cop it.
Often appears as...
- cop it at the store
- cop it online
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Understanding
Used when someone faces a result, often negative, for their actions or behavior.
After breaking the vase, Timmy knew he'd cop it when his mom found out.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Primarily used in casual conversations among peers, not in formal settings.
If the team loses again, we're definitely going to cop it from the coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Harsh Reality
Emphasizes the unavoidable negative fate one is about to face due to previous actions.
He cheated on the test and is now going to cop it at the disciplinary hearing.
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Understanding
Used when someone faces a result, often negative, for their actions or behavior.
After breaking the vase, Timmy knew he'd cop it when his mom found out.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Primarily used in casual conversations among peers, not in formal settings.
If the team loses again, we're definitely going to cop it from the coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Harsh Reality
Emphasizes the unavoidable negative fate one is about to face due to previous actions.
He cheated on the test and is now going to cop it at the disciplinary hearing.
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Understanding
Used when someone faces a result, often negative, for their actions or behavior.
After breaking the vase, Timmy knew he'd cop it when his mom found out.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Primarily used in casual conversations among peers, not in formal settings.
If the team loses again, we're definitely going to cop it from the coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Harsh Reality
Emphasizes the unavoidable negative fate one is about to face due to previous actions.
He cheated on the test and is now going to cop it at the disciplinary hearing.
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