give someone an earful

The phrase "give someone an earful" means to express a strong and lengthy criticism, complaint, or reprimand to someone, usually in an angry or confrontational manner. It implies that the speaker is venting their frustration or dissatisfaction with a person or a situation. The expression emphasizes the idea of speaking forcefully and passionately, as if filling the listener's ear with words.


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