dar una paliza

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to batter)
a. to give a beating
¡Haz eso una vez más y te daré una paliza!Do that once more, and I'll give you a beating!
b. to beat up
El hombre fue arrestado por darle una paliza a su mujer y mandarla al hospital.The man was arrested for beating up his wife and sending her to the hospital.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to defeat)
a. to crush
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Los Packers les dieron una paliza a los Giants por 37 a 0.The Packers crushed the Giants 37-0.
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