English · Emotions & Feelings
give someone a piece of my mind
/ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ə piːs əv maɪ maɪnd/
[/ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ə piːs əv maɪ maɪnd/]
scold angrily
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Definition
To tell someone angrily and frankly what you think of their behaviour.
Example
When the delivery arrived broken for the third time, I gave the company a real piece of my mind.
When the delivery arrived broken for the third time, I gave the company a real piece of my mind.
Etymology
An 18th-century phrase, from the notion of sharing a portion of one's frank thoughts.
How & Where It’s Used
Informal for expressing strong disapproval directly to someone.