giving someone a piece of one's mind
giving someone a piece of one's mind is the present participle and gerund of give someone a piece of one's mind.
Meaning of give someone a piece of one's mind
Verb
give someone a piece of one's mind (third-person singular simple present gives someone a piece of one's mind, present participle giving someone a piece of one's mind, simple past gave someone a piece of one's mind, past participle given someone a piece of one's mind)
- To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction, especially with another person; to scold or rebuke someone.
- That is the fourth time this week my neighbor's barking dog has woken me up. I'm going to go give her a piece of my mind about it.
- Synonyms:
- tell off
Questions about giving someone a piece of one's mind
- What is giving someone a piece of one's mind the present participle and gerund of?
- Giving someone a piece of one's mind is the present participle and gerund of give someone a piece of one's mind.
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