Give (one) the works In english explanation

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

author Eliza Chau calendar 2022-03-17 08:03

Meaning of Give (one) the works

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.

Other phrases about:

(there are) no two ways about it
Definitely true; no other choices or alternatives
caught between two stools

 Difficult to choose between two alternatives.

a hair in the butter

A problem or difficult circumstance

have a (heavy) cross to bear

To have to accept some troubles or worries that must be handled by oneself

that's the rub

That is the biggest or most difficult problem (with the situation being discussed)

Grammar and Usage of Give (one) the works

Verb Forms

  • gives one the works
  • giving one the works
  • gave one the works
  • has/had given one the works

The verb “give” should be conjugated according to its tense.

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