248 Give someone a piece of one's mind

(PW) piece of (one's) mind

Frank and severe criticism; censure.

 

(idiommeaning)

(idiom) to scold or criticize someone strongly

The teacher is going to give the student a piece of her mind, because he is always late.

Anthony’s mother gave him a piece of her mind because he was rude during Christmas dinner.

William’s girlfriend is giving William a piece of her mind, as he forgot their anniversary.

 

(free) Fig. to bawl someone out; to tell someone off. I've had enough from John. I'm going to give him a piece of my mind. Sally, stop it, or I'll give you a piece of my mind.

 

to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong I've had enough of him coming home late. I'm going to give him a piece of my mind when he gets in tonight.

 

(wiki)

(idiomatic) To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction.

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.

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