slap (one) around
slap (one) around
To physically assault someone, especially as a means of control or intimidation. Our dad wasn't afraid to slap us around a bit when we got out of line as kids. If he still won't sign the contract, send some muscle over there to slap him around a bit.
See also: around, slap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
slap around
v.
To be rough or brutal with someone; abuse someone: The gangsters threatened to slap me around if I didn't get the money by Friday.
See also: around, slap
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- slap around
- slap (one) about
- put a gun to (someone's) head
- slap on
- slap
- turkey slap
- grapple
- grappling
- goon