Meaning of the word "give someone hell" in English
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give someone hell
US /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn hɛl/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn hɛl/
Idiom
1.
to make someone's life difficult or unpleasant, often by criticizing them severely or causing them trouble
Example:
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My boss is going to give me hell for being late again.
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The coach really gave the team hell after their poor performance.
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