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
MÉLisande-French
Ernestineer-nes-TEE-nə (German), UR-nəs-teen (English)French, German, English
Muratmoo-RAHTTurkish
DorrisDAWR-isEnglish
WeraVE-rahPolish
Ichiroee-chee-ṙo:Japanese