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give someone grief

The correct spelling is give someone grief.

How to pronounce give someone grief

verb

Say it like: Jiv-e s-omeo-ne -gree-f

The correct spelling is give someone grief. To cause pain to someone. For example: "Her elbow has been giving her grief."

Usage Examples

Her elbow has been giving her grief.

Fred was giving me grief over the money I owed him.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cause pain to someone.
  2. 2.To hassle or abuse someone.

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