give someone Hail Columbia

verb1

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(US, informal) To scold someone severely.
- 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!

forms

gave someone Hail Columbia · gave someone Hail, Columbia · given someone Hail Columbia · given someone Hail, Columbia · giving someone Hail Columbia · giving someone Hail, Columbia · gives someone Hail Columbia · gives someone Hail, Columbia