give it to (one)

To rebuke or scold one; to verbally or physically punish one. 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

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give it to someone (straight)

to tell something to someone clearly and directly. Come on, give it to me straight. I want to know exactly what happened. Quit wasting time, and tell me. Give it to me straight.

See also: give

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

give it to

Punish or reprimand, as in Dad really gave it to Tom for coming in so late. This expression, implying a physical or verbal attack, dates from the late 1500s. Also see give someone hell. In more recent times the expression gave rise to give it to someone straight, meaning "to tell someone something candidly and directly." For example, I asked the doctor to give it to use straight about Mother's condition.

See also: give

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

give it to someone

scold or punish someone. informal

give it to

Informal

To punish or reprimand severely: My parents really gave it to me for coming in late.

See also: give

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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give it to someone
give (one) a pasting
give (one) a start
give (one) an earful
give someone an earful
give (one) running shoes
give chase
give chase (to someone or something)
give birth
give birth to (someone or something)

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