give a piece of one's mind (기브 어 **피**스 어브 원즈 **마**인드) — to angrily tell someone exactly what you think about their behavior
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to angrily tell someone exactly what you think about their behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪv ə piːs əv wʌnz maɪnd/
Korean meaning: 누군가에게 화를 내며 불만을 털어놓다, 호되게 꾸짖다
Korean pronunciation: 기브 어 **피**스 어브 원즈 **마**인드
Example Sentences
- After finding gum stuck under his desk, the teacher gave the students a piece of his mind about cleanliness.
- My neighbor's dog kept barking all night, so I marched over and gave him a piece of my mind.
- When the waiter brought cold soup for the third time, Karen was ready to give the manager a piece of her mind.
give a piece of one's mind
VERB//ɡɪv ə piːs əv wʌnz maɪnd//
to angrily tell someone exactly what you think about their behavior
to angrily tell someone exactly what you think about their behavior
Give a piece of your mind so they can find how to be kind!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'piece of mind'는 17세기부터 사용된 표현으로, 여기서 'piece'는 '일부분'이라는 뜻이다. 즉 자신의 생각 중 일부(보통은 불만이나 화난 감정)를 상대방에게 전달한다는 의미에서 유래되었다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After finding gum stuck under his desk, the teacher gave the students a piece of his mind about cleanliness.”
“My neighbor's dog kept barking all night, so I marched over and gave him a piece of my mind.”
“When the waiter brought cold soup for the third time, Karen was ready to give the manager a piece of her mind.”
“Dad gave the mechanic a piece of his mind when the car broke down again after expensive repairs.”
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