释义 |
give (someone) the length of (one's) tongue give (someone) the length of (one's) tongueTo voice one's opinion, often in an aggressive or abusive way. I thought Paul was unhappy, but I did not expect him to lash out and give me the length of his tongue like that. I can't stand being around my mom when she starts giving us the length of her tongue.See also: give, length, of, tongue |