let have it


let (one) have it

To verbally attack or strongly reprimand one. When the boss finds out that I was responsible for this printing error, he's really going to let me have it.See also: have, let

let someone have it (with both barrels)

Fig. to strike someone or attack someone verbally. (With both barrels intensifies the phrase; it alludes to firing a double-barreled shotgun.) I really let Tom have it with both barrels. I told him he had better not do that again if he knows what's good for him. Bob was really angry and let John have itwith both barrels.See also: have, let

let (someone) have it

Informal 1. To beat, strike, or shoot at someone.2. To scold or punish.See also: have, let