Give (one) both barrels In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give (one) both barrels", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-31 04:12

Meaning of Give (one) both barrels

Synonyms:

give (one) a mouthful , give somebody a rocket , give someone beans

Give (one) both barrels phrase

To assault or punish someone forcibly; to upbraid or chastise someone fiercely.

 

My mom gave me both barrels when seeing me arriving home after curfew.

The teacher gave John both barrels when she caught him cheating the second time.

I've given John both barrels because this is the second time he has come late.

Other phrases about:

tear (one) a new one

To criticize someone in an extremely aggressive and angry way

get (a lot of) grief (from someone)

If a person "gets a lot of grief from someone", he or she receives a strong criticism or judgment for something.

take (one) to task

To scold someone

pick/pull/tear somebody/something to pieces/shreds

To criticize someone or something harshly.
 

eat someone alive

1. (For insects) To bite one all over. 
2. To win against someone easily.
3. To seriously harm or chastise someone. 
4. To make one distressed. 

Grammar and Usage of Give (one) both barrels

Verb Forms

  • given (one) both barrels
  • gave (one) both barrels
  • giving (one) both barrels

The verb "give" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Give (one) both barrels

This phrase refers to the firing of both barrels of a double-barrelled gun.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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