Columbia

give (one) Hail Columbia

To scold someone harshly. "Hail Columbia" is a euphemism for "hell." My mom really gave me Hail Columbia when she saw my report card and found out that I was failing three classes.

give someone Hail Columbia

Inf. to scold someone severely. The teacher gave her students Hail Columbia over their poor test scores. If Miss Ellen finds out I broke her window, she'll give me Hail Columbia for sure!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Jet	-	Dutch
Przemko	PZHEM-kaw	Polish
Tedore	-	Georgian
JØRn	-	Danish, Norwegian
Allan	['ælən]
Veerke	VI:R-kə	Dutch, Limburgish