Gladstone they more consistently glorified for his eloquence, high-mindedness, and skill; but from time to time they would trounce him roundly for his vacillations or other political shortcomings.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
Well, sir, if you do it again I'll trounce you!
"Winning His Way"
Charles Carleton Coffin
There's the bloody rub, It's not Romance and it is hard to learn And Heine, though an easy-going chap, Would doubtless trounce you soundly if he knew The sorry hash that you have made of him.
"Poems"
Edward Shanks