Severe, strict, harsh. to be sharp upon: to be hard or severe upon (now only, by way of censure or criticism).
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| 释义 | society > authority > strictness > make more strict or severe [verb (transitive)] > be severe upon (9) to be sharp upon1561 Severe, strict, harsh. to be sharp upon: to be hard or severe upon (now only, by way of censure or criticism). to come down1611 intransitive. With on, upon. Of something dispensed by a superior power (such as wrath, vengeance, etc.): to descend from, or as if from, the… to be severe on (or upon)1672 to be severe on (or upon): to pass harsh or sarcastic judgement on, ‘to be hard upon’. spitchcock1674 To deal with (a person) in a similar manner; figurative to handle severely. to handle without gloves1827 Phrases: to fit like a glove: to fit or suit perfectly. to handle without gloves: to treat severely or without mercy; so to handle with gloves off… to handle with gloves off1828 Phrases: to fit like a glove: to fit or suit perfectly. to handle without gloves: to treat severely or without mercy; so to handle with gloves off… to catch or get Jesse1839 to give (a person) Jesse: to treat or handle severely; to beat or scold soundly. Similarly to catchor get Jesse. to jump upon1868 With prepositions in special uses. to jump upon: To spring or pounce upon as a beast upon its victim, or a victor upon the prostrate body of a foe… to give (one) snuff1890 In colloquial phrases. to give (one) snuff, to deal sharply or severely with; to punish. |
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