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give it to
Punish or reprimand, as in Dad really gave it to Tom for coming in so late. This expression, implying a physical or verbal attack, dates from the late 1500s. Also see give someone hell. In more recent times the expression gave rise to give it to someone straight, meaning “to tell someone something candidly and directly.” For example, I asked the doctor to give it to use straight about Mother's condition.
Example Sentences
"You're seeing them struggling and you're crying out for help and there's no one who can give it to you."
“Hence why i wanted to give it to you now- so you can stick your head out the car window and scream it all summer long!”
Sherman Palladino: Because if we give it to you, you’re going to be calling us in the middle of the night going, “I’m sorry, what? I just read the ... Are you ... It was a joke ...”
"She's leading by example. Anything that she needs from the team, we will be there to give it to her."
“Give it to the defense and the team, we were able to come away with a win. That’s big.”
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