a clip (a)round the ear hole
dated A strike on one's head, especially on or around one's ears. The next time you borrow my car without my permission, I'll give you a clip round the ear hole! Son, I asked you a question. Sass me like that again and I'll give you a clip round the ear hole! Man, I am definitely going to get a box around the ear hole when my parents see that I'm failing Geometry this semester.
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