give someone a piece of one's mind
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give someone a piece of one's mind
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To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction, especially with another person; to scold or rebuke someone.
That is the fourth time this week my neighbor's barking dog has woken me up. I'm going to go give her a piece of my mind about it.
Similar: tell off
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verb to rebuke someone
| Español | poner de vuelta y media, dar cuatro verdades |
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| Français | dire ses quatre vérités |
| Italiano | dirne quattro, cazziare, rabbuffare |
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