Cómo Pronunciar "give the business"
expression
GIV thuh BIZ-nuss
giv thuh BIZ-nuss
Definición
To criticize, scold, or attack someone harshly, especially in a forceful or aggressive way. Sometimes also used to mean physically attacking or treating someone roughly.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
Inglés Británico
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪznəs
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
GIV thuh BIZ-nuss
UK
giv thuh BIZ-nuss
Escucha en Contexto
My mom gave me the business when I came home late.
The coach gave the team the business after they lost the game.
If you break the rules, the teacher will give you the business.
If you mess with him, he'll give you the business—he doesn't mess around.