give (one) the works

1. To give one all of the possible options or amenities. He is a very important customer, so be sure to give him the works so that he reviews our business favorably. A: "What do you want on your pizza?" B: "Give me the works!"

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

give someone the works

1 give someone everything. 2 treat someone harshly. informal

词组	give (one) the works
释义	give (one) the works give (one) the works 1. To give one all of the possible options or amenities. He is a very important customer, so be sure to give him the works so that he reviews our business favorably. A: "What do you want on your pizza?" B: "Give me the works!" 2. To physically assault or harass one; to rough one up. When John refused to pay protection money to the mafia, two of their goons took him outside and gave him the works. See also: give, work Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. give someone the works 1 give someone everything. 2 treat someone harshly. informal See also: give, someone, work Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: don't give (something) a second thought (Can I) give you a lift? give anything (for something) all in, be be all in give (one) a fresh start give ground give (one's) ground give (one) static give it a burl
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