give (someone) a piece of (one's) mind



give (someone) a piece of (one's) mind

To tell someone how one feels, often while expressing anger or frustration. I had to give Sarah a piece of my mind after she left my car a mess for the third time this week. Boy, the boss really gave me a piece of his mind after that awful meeting.
See also: give, mind, of, piece

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SigfrØ&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Aroha-Maori
Ketilri&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Anupama-Indian, Hindi
Tyra-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
ValentijnVAH-lən-tienDutch