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Sock it to somebody

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Negative Connotation

Often implies displeasure or punishment from the speaker towards someone else.

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After messing up the report, he's going to sock it to her.
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Aggressive Tone

It can sound combative or confrontational, suggesting a verbal or figurative attack.

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The critic really socked it to the director for that disastrous movie.
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Idiomatic Usage

It's a colloquial phrase, likely to be used in casual or informal settings.

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He's playing dirty in the game, and they're going to sock it to him after.
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