English Explanatory Dictionary

give someone his gruel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To kill or trounce someone.

Word forms

give someone his gruel gives someone his gruel giving someone his gruel gave someone his gruel given someone his gruel

Etymology

Perhaps a reference to administering poison.

Related words

cook someone's goose settle someone's hash
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