Question 1

What does "give it to someone" mean?

Accepted Answer

To scold or punish someone severely.

Question 2

How do you use "give it to someone" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

When she found out he had lied, she really gave it to him.

Question 3

Is "give it to someone" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"give it to someone" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. The phrase is idiomatic and context-dependent. In informal speech it most often means to scold or reprimand. In competitive contexts it can mean to decisively beat an opponent. Can also have a sexual connotation in some informal registers, so context is important.

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