rake someone over the coals

(idiom) to scold or criticize someone strongly

Example Sentences:

The teacher is going to rake the student over the coals, because he is always late.

Anthony’s mother raked him over the coals because he was rude during Christmas dinner.

William’s girlfriend is raking him over the coals, as he forgot their anniversary.

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Similar idioms:

1. dress down
2. give someone a piece of your mind
3. take a lot of flack
4. take a lot of heat
5. not mince words