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Meaning of sharp end of one's tongue | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A scolding delivered by one.

Examples

“Gave them both the sharp end of my tongue, in a way they won't forget in a hurry.”

“I crawled, wriggled, rolled and ran back into Düdenbüttel, where Borman got the sharp end of my tongue for not protecting me.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

sharp power sharp practice sharp rush sharp s sharp sand sharp short-lived head pain