give it to

Idioms  

1. Punish or reprimand, as in Dad really gave it to Tom for coming in so late. This expression, implying a physical or verbal attack, dates from the late 1500s. Also see give someone hell. In more recent times the expression gave rise to give it to someone straight, meaning “to tell someone something candidly and directly.” For example, I asked the doctor to give it to use straight about Mother's condition.

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Example Sentences

“They want a show. We can’t give it to them. We cannot,” the governor said during a news conference.

From Los Angeles Times

"People don't have responsibility unless you give it to them," she concludes.

From BBC

They identify exactly what it is that you want in life and give it to you tenfold — love, attention, affection, promises and gifts — passwords, even — as a way to show how committed they are to this relationship, and, as you will know from the Netflix show you mentioned, the dream of a life where you will both live happily ever after.

From MarketWatch

They identify exactly what it is that you want in life and give it to you tenfold — love, attention, affection, promises and gifts — passwords, even — as a way to show how committed they are to this relationship, and, as you will know from the Netflix show you mentioned, the dream of a life where you will both live happily ever after.

From MarketWatch

You can give it to the relevant company when legally required on a case-by-case basis or as a means to verify your identity.

From MarketWatch

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