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?