tell smb. a thing or two

tell smb. a thing or two: разг.

1) бранить, отчитывать кого-л.; ≈ сказать кому-л. пару тёплых слов

‘I'm going to tell that Lucy Trotter a thing or two,’ she said determinedly. (E. Caldwell, ‘The Sure Hand of God’, ch. 8) — - Я выскажу этой Люси Троттер пару теплых слов, - решительно заявила Молли.

2) поведать, рассказать кому-л. кое о чём (обыкн. о чём-л. важном, тщательно скрываемом)

Mary told Joan a thing or two about Betty's real feelings. (DAI) — Мэри поведала Джоан об истинных чувствах Бетти.

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