give (one) beans

give (one) beans

To scold or yell at one. I'm definitely going to give Pete beans for not finishing the report on time.
See also: bean, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give someone beans

scold or deal severely with a person. informal
See also: bean, give, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • give (one) a mouthful
  • (Can I) give you a lift?
  • give it some welly
  • give (one) a tinkle
  • give (one) the devil
  • give (one) a rocket
  • give it a burl
  • give (one) the works
  • all in, be
  • be all in