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give someone a bloody nose
Physically hurt someone in a fight.
give someone a break
to allow someone a chance or relief
give someone a hand
help someone; assist.
give someone a hard time
To tease or criticize someone.
give someone a piece of one's mind
Express anger or criticism to someone.
give someone a ring
call someone on the phone
give someone a shout
contact or call someone to communicate.
give someone a speaking to
scold or reprimand someone.
give someone an earful
Scold or complain to someone.
give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Small concessions lead to larger demands.
give someone beans
To criticize or scold someone.
give someone enough rope
Allow someone freedom to fail or succeed.
give someone grey hair
To cause someone stress or worry.
give someone grief
To annoy or bother someone persistently.
give someone hail columbia
To give someone a big welcome or cheer.
give someone hell
to scold or criticize someone harshly
give someone his head
To allow someone freedom to act.
give someone line
to provide someone with a script or excuse
give someone something to think about
Present an idea that provokes contemplation.
give someone the bag
To betray or abandon someone.
give someone the boot
to dismiss someone from a job or situation
give someone the brush-off
Dismiss someone in a rude manner.
give someone the business
to criticize or tease someone harshly
give someone the chair
to execute someone, especially in law