Meaning of give it large | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of large it (“to seek pleasurable activities”).
2. To verbally abuse or intimidate.
   UK, slang
3. To boast or impress.
   UK, slang

Examples

“Asked what had been said between the pair, Price added: “Nothing. A couple of times he walked by and gave it large as I’m going to throw, and I did it back to him.[…]””

“[…](Reynolds and Buster Edwards fled, but were later tracked down; two others, including Old Pete, were never caught), but Biggs and the rest were convicted. The names of the others are barely remembered, but then they never escaped from prison and gave it large in Rio.”

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