For What?

As stand-alone utterances? As part of a sentence?

I'll give you the what-for! - A mild threat to punish someone who did something wrong.

CJ's example - I worked so long and so hard. and for what? A few measly dollars and a gold-colored watch! - Why?

What is it used for? What is its purpose?

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