box (one's) ears

dated To hit one on the head, especially on or around one's ears. Typically used as a threat. The next time you borrow my car without my permission, I'll box your ears! Mom will box my ears if she finds out I broke her antique vase. Son, I asked you a question. Sass me like that again and I'll box your ears!

box somebody’s ˈears

give somebody a box on the ˈears

(old-fashioned) hit somebody with your hand on the side of their head as a punishment: If you do that one more time I’ll box your ears, boy!

box somebody's ears

box (one's) ears

box somebody’s ˈears

give somebody a box on the ˈears