give\ a\ piece\ of\ one's\ mind

give\ a\ piece\ of\ one's\ mind
v. phr. informal
To scold angrily; say what you really think to (someone).

Mr. Allen gave the other driver a piece of his mind.

The sergeant gave the soldier a piece of his mind for not cleaning his boots.

Syn.: tell off
Compare: bawl out, dress down, give it to, tongue-lashing

Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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