Meaning of let someone have it | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To attack someone with great force.
   idiomatic
2. To verbally assail someone.
   idiomatic
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, have, it.

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Examples

“At dawn we really let⟳ 'em have⟳ it with a 30 minute artillery barrage.”

“[…] purchased a heavy-duty, light-weight, stainless steel purse, complete⟳ with a flame throwers […] and a special attachment that let⟳ anyone stupid enough to make⟳ a derogatory remark⟳ about Gil's sexual persuasion have⟳ it right in the family jewels with a bronzed golf shoe.”

“When I came home, he let⟳ me have⟳ it for wrecking the car.”

“When he showed me that he'd gotten the insurance certificate for our old car, I decided to let⟳ him have⟳ it.”

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