give somebody a mouthful

idiomPart ofmouthful

give somebody a mouthful — idiom

1. To shout at someone in an angry way, often using rude words.

1.idiom
Definition

To shout at someone in an angry way, often using rude words.

Example

The coach gave the player a mouthful after the bad tackle.

Did your boss give you a mouthful for being late again?