give (someone) (a bit of) curry
give (someone) (a bit of) curry
To berate, rebuke, or criticize (someone); to verbally or physically harass or assault (someone). A reference to the spiciness of curry, that is, making it "hot" for someone. Primarily heard in Australia. Protesters gave the defendant a bit of curry as he left the courtroom in the evening. Don't be afraid to give curry back when you are being pushed around. The wife gave me curry when I showed up late.
See also: bit, curry, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- be soft on (someone)
- round on
- go light on
- go light on (someone)
- go soft on (someone)
- inveigh
- inveigh against
- inveigh against (someone or something)
- give someone a good talking to
- give someone a talking to