give it to (someone)



give it to (someone)

To rebuke or scold; to verbally or physically punish or abuse. Our parents really gave it to us for coming home late last night. The headmaster gave it to the students for their disruption during class.
See also: give

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Llyr-Welsh Mythology
DonDAHNEnglish
Flaviefla-VEEFrench
İBrahİMeeb-rah-HEEMTurkish
JuliusYOO:-li-uws (Ancient Roman), JOO-lee-əs (English), YOO-lee-uws (German)Ancient Roman, English, German
GunnbjÖRg-Ancient Scandinavian