Meaning of give someone his gruel | Babel Free
Definitions
To kill or trounce someone.
UK, obsolete, slang
Examples
“"Cruel! Cruel! Cruel!" he cried. "Yes, you gave him his gruel hot enough," answered Charlotte.”
“I have 'barkers' by Nock, Sir, With percussion locks, Sir, Will give you your gruel — hang me if I box, Sir”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.