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in_the_loop_282 to confront someone who has behaved badly Synonyms: read (someone) the riot act; chew (someone) out; rake (someone) over the coals; speak (one’s) piece

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GIVE (SOMEONE) A PIECE OF (ONE’S) MIND Joan was upset with Bill and she told him just what she thought of him. She really gave him a piece of her mind.I can’t believe that they let their dog loose in my garden. I’m going over there right now to tell them that if I find that dog in my yard again, I’ll call the police. I’m going to give them a piece of my mind! Emotions/Feelings: anger/being upset

Id	in_the_loop_282
Idiom	GIVE (SOMEONE) A PIECE OF (ONE’S) MIND
Definition	to confront someone who has behaved badly
Examples	Joan was upset with Bill and she told him just what she thought of him. She really gave him a piece of her mind. I can’t believe that they let their dog loose in my garden. I’m going over there right now to tell them that if I find that dog in my yard again, I’ll call the police. I’m going to give them a piece of my mind!
Cross-Refs	Synonyms: read (someone) the riot act; chew (someone) out; rake (someone) over the coals; speak (one’s) piece
Category	Emotions/Feelings: anger/being upset

Piece Give One’s Mind Upset I Dog I’m