to give somebody some lip

Определение и значение слова « give somebody some lip» на английском языке

to give somebody some lip
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разговаривать с человеком в грубой манере

to talk to a person in a way that is rude and shows no respect for them
to [give] {sb} (some|any) lip definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
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And he was not certain, not certain at all, what he'd do if the prisoner gave him any lip or tried to be smart.
When the teacher reprimanded him for not completing his assignment, he gave her some lip by arguing that the homework was too difficult.
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