give someone his gruel

短语

词形变化

gave someone his gruel given someone his gruel gives someone his gruel 三单 gives someone his gruel giving someone his gruel giving someone his gruel 现在分词 gave someone his gruel 过去式 given someone his gruel 过去式 given someone his gruel 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To kill or trounce someone.

    英国 废旧 俚语

词源

Perhaps a reference to administering poison.

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