Give (one) the works verb phrase
To physically attack someone or use physical violence against someone
They will give you the works if you don't obey their orders.
To provide someone with all of the possible choices so that he or she can pick at his or her disposal
I need somebody who can give me the works as I just don’t know where to start.
Remember that you are responsible for giving your customers the works.
Difficult to choose between two alternatives.
A problem or difficult circumstance
To have to accept some troubles or worries that must be handled by oneself
That is the biggest or most difficult problem (with the situation being discussed)
The verb “give” should be conjugated according to its tense.
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him