Meaning of both barrels | Babel Free
Definitions
The maximum damage that a weapon can deliver.
figuratively, informal, plural, plural-only
Examples
“to give⟳ someone both barrels”
“to let⟳ someone have⟳ both barrels”
“to hit someone with both barrels”
“Rightwing media mouthpieces and ICE get⟳ both barrels in South Park’s latest zeitgeist-capturing satire.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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