Give out to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GIV-OWT-TOO, GIV-OWT-TUH, GIV-OWT-TIH
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː
giv-OWT-TOO
Definition
(Used mainly in Irish or British English) To scold, criticize, or complain to someone, especially in an annoyed way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and most common in Irish/British English; rare in American English. Typical with direct/indirect objects: 'She gave out to me.' Used for mild to strong scolding, often about small mistakes or bad behavior.
Spanish: regañar - reprenderPortuguese (BR): dar uma bronca - repreenderPortuguese (PT): ralhar - repreenderChinese (Simplified): 批评 - 责备Chinese (Traditional): 責備 - 批評Hindi: झिड़कना - डांटनाArabic: يؤنب - يوبخBengali: ধমক দেওয়া - বকাঝকা করাRussian: наезжать - ругатьJapanese: 叱る - 小言を言うVietnamese: la mắng - phàn nànKorean: 나무라다 - 꾸짖다Turkish: azarlamak - çıkışmakUrdu: ڈانٹنا - برا بھلا کہناIndonesian: menegur - memarahi
Example Sentences
My teacher gave out to me for talking in class.
basic
Dad gave out to my brother for leaving the door open.
basic
Why did you give out to her? She didn't do anything wrong.
basic
She always gives out to me if I forget to call her back.
natural
There's no need to give out to him over such a small mistake.
natural
If you keep leaving your shoes everywhere, Mum will give out to you again.
natural