give it to someone
The phrase "give it to someone" is versatile in informal contexts, carrying different meanings based on the situation.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To acknowledge or praise someone for a particular quality or achievement.
Example
- She worked really hard on the project, you have to give it to her.
B2Conflict
(informal, slang)To beat up or punish someone.
Example
- If he keeps acting like that, someone's going to give it to him.
C1Sexual
(slang)To have sexual relations with someone.
B2Communication
(informal)To tell someone something directly and honestly.
Example
- Don't sugarcoat it, just give it to me straight.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give it to someone":
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