Gives someone the length of one's tongue In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "gives someone the length of one's tongue", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-07-30 04:07

Meaning of Gives someone the length of one's tongue (redirected from give (someone) the length of (one's) tongue )

Give (someone) the length of (one's) tongue informal

Tell someone your opinions or feelings aggressively or abusively

He gave me the length of his tongue when I accidentally dirtied the tablecloth.

She always gives me the length of her tongue when I forget to clean the kitchen after cooking.

I had imagined that my boyfriend would never give me the length of his tongue like that.

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Used to say that someone utters something loudly and suddenly.

Grammar and Usage of Give (someone) the length of (one's) tongue

Verb Forms

  • gave someone the length of one’s tongue
  • given someone the length of one's tongue
  • gives someone the length of one's tongue
  • giving someone the length of one’s tongue

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

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