Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
late; tardy
downtown
counter
behind
yet
full quiz correct answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   Album   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

to take it out of one's hide



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
The opposite of nosedive | Technician vs repairer
listening exercisestell a friend
Message
Author
to take it out of one's hide #1 (permalink) Thu Mar 19, 2009 18:04 pm   to take it out of one's hide
 

Hey there,

what is the meaning of the above phrase? - Is it the same as in 'to take it out on somebody'?

Thank you,
Steve
Doubledown
New Member


Joined: 19 Mar 2009
Posts: 5

to take it out of one's hide #2 (permalink) Thu Mar 19, 2009 18:50 pm   to take it out of one's hide
 

Hello Steve, and welcome.

The phrase, putting it mildly, is to beat someone up, or do them physical harm for their failing to do something they promised to do, or, ie; repay a debt.
_________________
Keep it simple ... Keep it interesting.
Kitosdad
Language Coach


Joined: 04 Mar 2009
Posts: 13417
Location: ESSEN, Germany, (but English.)

Want to learn about the future tenses? Read this story and smileEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!Sign up for FREE and explore English! Click to subscribe to email English course
to take it out of one's hide #3 (permalink) Thu Mar 19, 2009 19:04 pm   to take it out of one's hide
 

ah I see.
Thank you very much!
Doubledown
New Member


Joined: 19 Mar 2009
Posts: 5

Display posts from previous:   
The opposite of nosedive | Technician vs repairer
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
Using 'at least' to mean 'according to lowest possible assessment'?"Plan" vs "The plan"English/German sentece structure: I haven't smoked for over a week.A problem between me and lolipopTest: An Australian from early years is called a(n)...Ing phrases vs reduced relative clauses-free modifiersHow do animals depart?Expression: "What mega pixel ..."The word "BATH" as a verbThe interjection "gross"The use of a comma in direct speech...Help: Other vs. Another!American English usage: in (a) achool

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail