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give someone the business
Language:
Meanings:
1.
general
neutral
literal
To conduct or transact commercial or professional business with someone.
2.
US
idiomatic
dated
informal
To treat someone harshly or wrongfully, especially by abusing, deceiving, exploiting, or manipulating them.
3.
US
idiomatic
dated
informal
To harangue, criticize vigorously, or berate someone.
4.
US
idiomatic
dated
vulgar
To sexually assault or rape someone.
Examples:
EN:
I want to give someone the business.
ES:
Quiero darle el negocio a alguien.
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