English Explanatory Dictionary

give someone a piece of one's mind

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction, especially with another person; to scold or rebuke someone.

Pronunciation

en-au-give someone a piece of one's mind.ogg

Word forms

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Synonyms

tell off

Related words

peace of mind
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