Give him beans In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give him beans", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Give him beans (redirected from give (one) beans )

Give (one) beans American British informal verb phrase

To rebuke or scream at someone

I will certainly give Jenny beans for not joining my grand opening.

Don't give him beans when he has an accident.

This is not the time to chide anyone or give anyone beans; what is required now is that everyone work together to find a solution.

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Grammar and Usage of Give (one) beans

Verb Forms

  • give (one) beans
  • gives (one) beans
  • gave (one) beans
  • given (one) beans
  • giving (one) beans

The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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