Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Let someone have it

verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To attack someone with great force. idiomatic

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

  2. 2
    To verbally assail someone. idiomatic

    "When I came home, he let me have it for wrecking the car."

  3. 3
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, have, it.

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

See also for "let someone have it"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.