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give someone Hail Columbia

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To scold someone severely.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, idiomatic, informal, transitive

Examples

  • The teacher gave her students Hail Columbia over their poor test scores.
  • If mother finds out I broke the window, she'll give me Hail Columbia for sure!

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