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to give somebody a piece of one's mind
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to let someone know that their bad behavior made one annoyed or angry
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "give someone a piece of one's mind" and when to use it?
The idiom "give someone a piece of one's mind" dates back to the 16th century and is rooted in the idea of expressing one's thoughts or opinions forcefully and candidly. The term "piece" in this context refers to a portion or share of one's thoughts. Over time, the phrase evolved to signify delivering a direct and often stern reprimand or expressing strong disapproval.
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The manager was fed up with the team's lack of productivity and decided to give them a piece of her mind about the importance of meeting deadlines.
Frustrated with the constant noise from the neighbors, Mark decided it was time to give them a piece of his mind about respecting shared living spaces.
When John discovered his colleague had taken credit for his work, he couldn't resist giving her a piece of his mind during the team meeting.
