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Give out to Meaning in English

expression

GIV-OWT-TOO, GIV-OWT-TUH, GIV-OWT-TIH
giv-OWT-TOO

释义

(Used mainly in Irish or British English) To scold, criticize, or complain to someone, especially in an annoyed way.

用法与细微差别

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.

例句

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