take someone's head off

Definitions

1. To berate.
   idiomatic, informal
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take off, head.

Examples

“Pat's Irish but don't hold⟳ it against him— he's likely to take⟳ your head off.'”

“She should take⟳ his head off for that last⟳ remark⟳, but darned if she didn't find⟳ him adorable instead.”

“He didn't think⟳ the captain would take⟳ his head off if he laughed, but he wasn't positive.”

“"That's fine," said the Scarecrow, and you are welcome⟳ to take⟳ my head off, as long as it becomes better when you put⟳ it back."”

“"When James hit him with that uppercut, they were right in our corner." recalled Russell. “And I swear⟳ to God, I thought [James] was going to take⟳ Tyson's head off.””

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