单词 | give it to |
释义 | give it toSEE SYNONYMS FOR give it to ON THESAURUS.COM Punish or reprimand, as in Dad really gave it to Tom for coming in so late. This expression, implying a physical or verbal attack, dates from the late 1500s. Also see give someone hell. In more recent times the expression gave rise to give it to someone straight, meaning “to tell someone something candidly and directly.” For example, I asked the doctor to give it to use straight about Mother's condition. Words nearby give it togive free rein to, give ground, Give him enough rope and he'll hang himself, give in, give it one's best shot, give it to, give me a break, Give me liberty or give me death, Give me your tired, your poor, given, Givenchy The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. |
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