Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-sock-it-to
phrase
/təˈsɒk ɪt tuː/
Definition
to hit or strike hard, often used figuratively to mean to criticize or reprimand someone strongly.
Examples
When he finally got the chance to speak, he really socked it to them with his arguments.
She decided to sock it to her opponent in the debate with some hard facts.
The coach wasn’t afraid to sock it to the players when they weren’t putting in the effort.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to express the act of giving a strong response or reaction, whether it be through speech or action.
Synonyms
- attack
- hit back
- criticize
- reprimand
