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Ways to Say "my father gave" in English
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My father gave me hell back then for backing her.
This means the speaker received strong criticism or punishment for taking someone’s side.
From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying their father punished them for supporting someone.
Usage Scenario
Use this when describing family conflict or backlash for supporting someone. It sounds natural and idiomatic, but a bit informal.
Better ways to say it
1
My father gave me hell for backing her.
2
He gave me hell for supporting her.
3
My dad was angry with me for backing her.
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