give it to someone
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To beat up, shoot, rob, murder, hit or provoke someone.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To put up a good fight against someone.
Register: colloquial
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To punish, criticize or verbally abuse someone.
Register: colloquial
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “give it to someone” mean?
To beat up, shoot, rob, murder, hit or provoke someone.
Is “give it to someone” formal or informal?
give it to someone is generally colloquial.