Gives him a piece of my mind In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "gives him a piece of my mind", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-05-05 11:05

Meaning of Gives him a piece of my mind (redirected from give (someone) a piece of (one's) mind )

Synonyms:

bite somebody's head off

Give (someone) a piece of (one's) mind Verb + object/complement informal

To speak to someone in an irritable manner 

I assert that they knew this watch had been scratched before delivery, so I am trying to contact the dealer and give them a piece of my mind.

I can't help giving that man a piece of my mind.

Other phrases about:

with a flea in your ear

A harsh reproof

send (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear

A severe criticism or rebuke that's used to dismiss someone

dress down

1. To dress more informally than usual

2. To scold someone harshly

tear (one) a new one

To criticize someone in an extremely aggressive and angry way

chew (one's) ass (out)

To scold someone severely or angrily

Grammar and Usage of Give (someone) a piece of (one's) mind

Verb Forms

  • gave someone a piece of one's mind
  • giving someone a piece of one's mind
  • given someone a piece of one's mind

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

Origin of Give (someone) a piece of (one's) mind

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Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

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