Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cop-it
verb
/kɒp ɪt/
Definition
to suffer or receive something undesirable, such as blame or punishment.
Examples
- After the incident, he really had to cop-it from his parents.
- She knew that if she didn’t complete her assignment, she would cop-it from her teacher.
Meaning
The phrase ‘cop-it’ generally implies taking the consequences for one’s actions, often when the outcome is negative.
Synonyms
- face
- endure
- accept
- take the hit
