give (someone) the length of (one's) tongue



give (someone) the length of (one's) tongue

To 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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ascham['æskəm]
Alexandr-Czech
Hann-Medieval English
OliveAHL-ivEnglish
MargieMAHR-jeeEnglish
Kreszentia-German