"give the business" 怎么发音

expression

US

GIV thuh BIZ-nuss

UK

giv thuh BIZ-nuss

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs

英式英语

ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪznəs

简化发音

美式

GIV thuh BIZ-nuss

英式

giv thuh BIZ-nuss

语境中听

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.