Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-someone-curry
idiomatic expression
/ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈkɜ:ri/
Definition
To reprimand or scold someone harshly.
Examples
- After missing the deadline, the manager really gave him curry about his lack of responsibility.
- She gave her brother curry about his messy room.
Meaning
The phrase typically means to criticize someone for their actions or behavior, often in a way that is intense or relentless.
Synonyms
- scold
- rebuke
- reprimand
- tell off
