give someone the gears

English

(Canada, slang) To scold or criticize someone.
- 2014, Dianne Linden, Peacekeepers
  Then Mr. Melnyk pointed out that we probably wouldn't have electricity. Someone else said she'd take a blanket so she could sleep and stay warm. Then a guy asked if he could share it. Mr. Melnyk gave him the gears […]

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