Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to give someone hell
idiom
/tə ɡɪv ˈsʌmwʌn hɛl/
Definition
To reprimand or scold someone harshly, often in an angry manner.
Examples
- When he missed the deadline, his boss really gave him hell.
- She gave her son hell for not studying for his exams.
- After the prank, the teacher gave the students hell during class.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe the act of expressing anger or frustration towards someone, typically resulting in a thorough rebuke or criticism.
Synonyms
- to reprimand
- to scold
- to berate
- to rebuke
