guts for garters

The phrase "guts for garters" is an idiomatic expression used to describe extreme anger or displeasure towards someone, often indicating a threat or warning of severe consequences. It suggests that if the speaker were given the opportunity, they would metaphorically disembowel the person they are addressing and use their intestines as garters, implying extreme revenge or punishment. This phrase is primarily used figuratively rather than literally, emphasizing intense anger or frustration towards someone's behavior or actions.