Give someone a thick ear In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give someone a thick ear", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-10-15 01:10

Meaning of Give someone a thick ear

Synonyms:

give somebody/get a thick ear

Give someone a thick ear British verb phrase

To punish someone, especially children by hitting them on the side of the head

If you do it again, I'll give you a thick ear.

My mom gave me a thick ear when I beat the neighbor's children.

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To secretly punish or rebuke someone for doing something.

Grammar and Usage of Give someone a thick ear

Verb Forms

  • gives someone a thick ear
  • gave someone a thick ear
  • To give someone a thick ear

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

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