give it large
1. To engage in or seek out pleasurable, hedonistic activities with great enthusiasm or intensity, especially dancing, drinking alcohol, and using drugs. Primarily heard in UK. After the stress of exams, we were all eager to go out and give it large on Friday night. He's been throwing up all morning, so he must have given it large at the pubs last night. Kelly loves to dance, so she'll definitely give it large at the clubs with you.
2. To verbally abuse, harass, or intimidate. Primarily heard in UK. I know that you weren't happy with your meal, but you really went too far by giving it large to the poor waitress. My grandmother was a pioneer in this field back when men would give it large to women just for being there. I don't wear my fur coat anymore because animal rights' advocates would always give it large when they'd see me.
3. To boast or impress. Primarily heard in UK. I'm not trying to give it large, but my monthly salary is more than you earn in a year! It's hard to be around Mike once he's had a few drinks and starts giving it large about everything he's ever done in his life. Anyone who needs to give it large as much as Frank does is wildly insecure, in my opinion.
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