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Give somebody a piece of your mind

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Emotional IntensityPlay
Expresses strong emotions and frustration towards someone's actions, not just casual feedback. SlideAfter the third time he broke his promise, I gave him a piece of my mind.
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Colloquial UsagePlay
Commonly used in informal situations among friends or family, but may be too direct for formal contexts. SlideI finally gave my noisy neighbor a piece of my mind last night.
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Impulsive ReactionPlay
Sometimes done impulsively when someone is fed up with a situation; could later lead to regret. SlideShe didn't think before she gave her colleague a piece of her mind about the messy desk.