词汇 | give someone hell |
释义 | Idiom give someone the devil and give someone hell Theme: SCOLDING to scold someone severely. (Informal. Use hell with caution.)I'm going to give Bill hell when he gets home. He's late again.Bill, why do I always have to give you the devil? Slang give someone hell Theme: ANNOYANCE tr. to trouble someone. (Use caution with hell.)My arthritis is giving me hell in this weather.This problem is giving us hell at the office. Theme: SCOLDING tr. to bawl someone out; to scold someone severely. (Use caution with hell.)The boss just gave me hell about it.I'm really going to give Tom hell when he gets home. Idiom give someone hellgive (someone) hell informal 1. to speak to someone in a very angry way, because they have done something which has annoyed or upset you. Did your Dad give you hell about the dent in the car? 2. to make someone suffer. The children have been giving me hell all afternoon, so I'm not in a very good mood. (usually in continuous tenses)His new shoes are giving him hell. give (one) hell1. To give someone a hard time by means of aggressive actions or attitude. I'd avoid the boss today—he's already given me hell. 2. To scold or reprimand someone, often severely. Mom will give you hell if you come home after curfew yet again. 3. To produce or present problems or challenges for one. This discrepancy in the budget is really giving me hell—I still haven't figured it out. give someone hellAlso, give someone the devil. Scold someone harshly. For example, The boss gave them hell for not finishing in time, or Mom will give her the devil if she doesn't get home soon. Also see give it to, def. 1. give someone hell1. If someone gives you hell, they make your life very unpleasant by behaving badly towards you. She gets teased at school. The children give her hell, particularly the older boys. Their younger son gives them hell. 2. If someone gives you hell, they shout at you or speak to you angrily because you have done something wrong. I got home three hours late and my mum gave me hell. 3. If a part of your body is giving you hell, it is very painful. My back's been giving me hell. give someone (or get) hellreprimand someone (or be reprimanded) severely. informalgive someone hell1. tv. to bawl someone out; to scold someone severely. (Use caution with hell.) The boss just gave me hell about it. 2. tv. to trouble someone. (Use caution with hell.) This problem is giving us hell at the office. |
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