give sb hell

Examples (10)

• My coach gave me hell for missing that easy shot.
• If you don't finish your homework, your mom is going to give you hell.
• The press has been giving the politician hell over the recent scandal.
• She decided to call the company and give them hell for their terrible customer service.
• The defense attorney gave the witness hell during the cross-examination.
• His old war injury still gives him hell when the weather gets cold.
• I'm going to give my brother hell for borrowing my car without asking.
• The smaller team really gave the champions hell in the final match, even though they lost.
• He knew his parents would give him hell if they found out he had skipped school.
• Those noisy neighbours are giving us hell with their loud parties every weekend.