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2022-02-16 03:02
Give (one) Jesse American British obsolete
If you say that you give (one) Jesse, you mean that you criticize or punish someone.
It’s unfair to give the whole class Jesse for the actions of one or two students.
Officers are expected to give soldiers Jesse for not keeping their uniforms in good condition.
My parents decided to give me Jesse by withdrawing financial support.
A harsh reproof
Someone who ruins others' fun and enjoyment
To punish someone for committing a crime
A severe criticism or rebuke that's used to dismiss someone
The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The expression alludes to a "Jesse," a falconry strap that was also used to strike bad falconry performers.
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