词组 | chew someone's ass out |
释义 | chew someone's ass out tv. to scold someone severely. (Usually objectionable.)The cop was really mad and chewed Bob's ass out. Idiom chew someone's ass outchew (someone's) ass (out) American, very informal! to speak or shout angrily at someone because they have done something wrong.His boss will chew his ass if he doesn't finish the report on time. Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers. chew (one) outslang To scold or address one harshly or angrily. The boss is totally going to chew us out if he hears that we lost that big client. chew someone outand eat someone outFig. to scold someone. The sergeant chewed the corporal out; then the corporal chewed the private out. The boss is always chewing out somebody. chew outScold harshly, as in Dad will chew you out for taking the car without permission. Originating in the military, this slangy term began to be used during World War I and soon spread to civilian life. Several vulgar versions, such as chew someone's ass out, should be avoided in polite speech. Also see eat out, def. 2. chew outv. Slang To scold or reprimand someone: The teacher chewed us out for being late. |
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