give someone the works

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give someone the works
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teach a lesson, throw the book at, read the riot act to, castigate, tell off (slang), tick off (slang), let one have it (slang), have a go at (UK), slang , treat harshly, treat cruelly, punish , shout at, yell at, tear off a strip (UK)

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