give it to v. phr.,
informal 1. To give punishment to; beat.
The crowd yelled for the wrestler to give it to his opponent. Synonym: LET HAVE IT.
2. To scold.
Jerry's mother gave it to him for coming home late. Compare: GIVE A PIECE OF ONE'S MIND, LACE INTO.
Antonym: CATCH IT.
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