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Give someone the business
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To treat someone harshly or in a wrongful manner, such as by abusing, deceiving, or manipulating.
2.
Verb
To harangue, criticize vigorously, berate, or ridicule someone.
Synonyms
do somebody wrong
do someone dirty
mistreat
do someone dirt
ill-treat
wrong
ill-use
abuse
bilk
malign
misdeal
sell someone a bill of goods
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