la del pulpo

Etymology
lit. 'the one of the octopus"; more accurately, "the octopus treatment'. Octopuses are often given a beating when prepared to ensure that their meat stays tender before and after cooking.

Noun

 * 1)  a severe scolding or reprimand; a ticking-off
 * 2)  a beating, usually given to a child by his parents
 * 1)  a beating, usually given to a child by his parents