Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-give-someone-a-piece-of-your-mind
idiom
/tə ˈɡɪv ˈsʌmˌwʌn ə pis ʌv jɔr maɪnd/
Definition
To express your opinion or feelings about something in a forceful and often critical way.
Examples
- After seeing the poor service at the restaurant, I decided to give the manager a piece of my mind.
- She was so frustrated with her coworker that she finally gave him a piece of her mind.
Meaning
This phrase means to tell someone exactly what you think about their actions or behavior, especially when you are upset or angry.
Synonyms
- to speak your mind
- to express your thoughts
- to scold
- to rebuke
