gave someone beans

A form of give someone beans — To scold or reprimand someone severely.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give someone beans
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave someone beans,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20someone%20beans.

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