The angry boss gave him curry for being late again.
give curry
idiomTo direct abusive language at (someone) angrily.
After the team lost the final match, the coach gave the players curry for their poor performance.
The irate customer gave the manager curry for the long delay, causing a scene that made other patrons feel quite uncomfortable.
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curry favor
To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.
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don't give up your day job
Somewhat sarcastic but usually good-natured advice used to criticise a person's degree of talent (especially in music or other performing arts), implying that they are unlikely to be successful.
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give a damn
To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).
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give a fuck
To care; to give a shit.
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give a good account of oneself
To act in a creditable manner.
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give a hang
give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)
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give a hoot
To care about; to place value on something.
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give a light
To care.