give (someone) the works

To physically assault, harass, or rough up someone. When John refused to pay protection money to the mafia, two of their goons took him outside and gave him the works.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Fletcher	FLECH-ər	English
Vespasianus	-	Ancient Roman
Endymion	-	Greek Mythology
Ayame	ah-yah-me	Japanese
Pruitt	['pru:it]
Thoth	-	Egyptian Mythology (Hellenized)