both barrels, with



both barrels, with

With full force, as in When I scolded her for stealing, I let her have it with both barrels. This term alludes to firing with both barrels of a double-barreled shotgun. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]
See also: both

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hilarion-Ancient Greek
WŁOdzisŁAwvwaw-JEE-swahfPolish (Rare)
Ilanit-Hebrew
Ryannerie-ANEnglish (Rare)
Giacintojah-CHEEN-toItalian
AeschylusES-kəl-əs (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)