Have somebody’s guts for garters
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Intense anger
It's used to express a very high level of anger towards someone, usually due to their actions. 
She'll have my guts for garters when she sees the vase I broke.
Pro Tip 2/3Not literal
This phrase is an idiom and not meant to be taken literally; it's not about actual violence. 
He joked that the boss would have his guts for garters if he didn't meet the deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3British origin
It's a British English idiom, so it's particularly understood and used by British speakers. 
Our coach said he'd have our guts for garters if we didn't practice harder.
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