let someone have it
US /lɛt ˈsʌmˌwʌn hæv ɪt/
UK /lɛt ˈsʌmˌwʌn hæv ɪt/
1.
狠狠地訓斥, 嚴懲
to scold or punish someone severely
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When he finally caught his son sneaking out, he really let him have it.
當他最終抓住兒子偷偷溜出去時，他真的狠狠地訓斥了他。
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The coach let the team have it after their poor performance.
教練在球隊表現不佳後狠狠地批評了他們。
2.
狠狠地揍, 重擊
to hit someone hard
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If he tries to start a fight, I'm going to let him have it.
如果他想找茬打架，我會狠狠地揍他。
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The boxer let his opponent have it with a powerful right hook.
拳擊手用一記強勁的右勾拳狠狠地擊中了對手。