释义 |
give someone a mouthful give (one) a mouthfulTo scold or yell at one in anger. Primarily heard in UK. I'm definitely going to give Pete a mouthful for not finishing the report on time.See also: give, mouthfulgive someone a mouthful talk to or shout at someone in an angry, abusive, or severely critical way; swear at someone. British informalSee also: give, mouthful, someone |