give someone their gruel

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To kill or trounce someone. UK,obsolete,slang
    — "Cruel! Cruel! Cruel!" he cried. "Yes, you gave him his gruel hot enough," answered Charlotte.

词形变化

gives someone their gruel present,singular,third-person giving someone their gruel participle,present gave someone their gruel past given someone their gruel participle,past

词源

Perhaps a reference to administering poison.
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