give someone hell

US /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn hɛl/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn hɛl/
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устроить кому-либо ад, сильно ругать кого-либо

to make someone's life difficult or unpleasant, often by criticizing them severely or causing them trouble

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My boss is going to give me hell for being late again.
Мой начальник устроит мне ад за то, что я снова опоздал.
The coach really gave the team hell after their poor performance.
Тренер действительно устроил команде ад после их плохой игры.