give (one) Jesse

give (one) Jesse

obsolete To reprimand or punish someone. The phrase might refer to a "jesse," a strap used in falconry that was also used to strike poor performers of the sport. I'll give you Jesse if you come home after curfew again this weekend!
See also: give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • damn well
  • eggs is eggs
  • a cold day in Hell
  • 10-4
  • be (flat) on (one's) back
  • as one does
  • (one's) best foot forward
  • best foot forward
  • come in
  • come in a certain position