darle para el pelo

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americacolloquialvulgar
- To beat or hit someone severely; to physically assault.
2.
SpainLatin Americacolloquialinformal
- To attack someone verbally; to give a harsh scolding or severe criticism.
3.
SpainLatin Americacolloquial
- To tackle something vigorously or apply a strong remedy or effort to a problem or ailment.

Examples:

ES: O, como decimos en el Memorial, darle para el pelo a la tos.
EN: Or, as we say at memorial, give a whupping to whooping cough.
ES: ¡Vamos a darle para el pelo, tío!
EN: Let's drag him, baby!
ES: Voy a darle para el pelo a ese cabrón".
EN: I might Buffalo smack this motherfucker."

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