Meaning of 'Skin someone alive'
What does the saying 'Skin someone alive' mean?
Idiom: Skin someone alive
Meaning:
If someone skins you alive, they admonish and punish you hard.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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